Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - $3,206 per week

About the role

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Maintains major equipment in assigned areas and documents as required for quality control.
• Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.
• Accesses daily patient schedules and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
• Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.
• Collaborates with the procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency.
• Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
• Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.
• Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type.
• Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc.
• Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition.
• Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.
• Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.
• Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.
• Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.
• Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.
• Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.
• Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.
• Supports department and organization's commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.
• Acts in accordance with the organization's dress code.
• Understands and upholds the organization's mission, vision, and purpose.
• Serves with respect to the organization's core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate's degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (AHA only); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required (AHA only); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required to work/perform independently at Pediatric facilities (AHA only).
• One of the following certifications is preferred (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria): Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI; Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI; Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI; Radiography (R) by ARRT; Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT; Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT; Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT; Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS; Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS; Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS; Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS.
• State Licensure required based on modality- New Mexico: RRT or FUS by MIRTP NMED.

Pay & Benefits

The pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.