Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist - $3,406 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist with 2+ years of experience and proficiency in cardiac, neuro, and vascular scrub procedures for a 13-week acute care assignment at a Level I Trauma Center.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac, neuro, and vascular scrub procedures
• Left/right heart caths, PCI (Rotablator, shockwave)
• Pericardiocentesis, IABP/Impella insertion and removal
• Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
• Vascular endograft/peripheral vascular angiograms/interventions
• PFO/ASD closure, EP device implants/removals (pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders)
• EP ablations
• Structural heart procedures (Watchman, Mitraclip, TAVI) based on candidate experience
• Diagnostic radiographic principles including positioning, image processing, quality control, and radiation protection
• Fluoroscopy activation (if certified through CCI)
• Proper sterile technique

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab experience as a CVT or Rad Tech
• RCIS, RCES, or ARRT (R) certification required
• Current BLS (AHA) required
• EP and neuro scrub experience required due to working in those areas
• Proficiency with coronary stent interventions required
• If certified through ARRT, must obtain an ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) license prior to start
• If certified through CCI, a North Dakota Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist license is required for imaging activities (panning and fluoroscopy activation)
• Proficiency in sterile technique required
• Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles including positioning, image processing, quality control, and radiation protection
• Two current professional references required: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years in the specialty
• Active certifications and license required at time of consideration; no pending certifications accepted
• License required if applicable

Benefits

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