Job Summary
Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab — The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist supports cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the laboratory, operating specialized equipment, performing fluoroscopic imaging and digital image acquisition, and documenting patient and hemodynamic information. The role promotes aseptic technique, radiation safety, patient safety, and effective collaboration with the procedural team.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts are scheduled for 12 hours, four days per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program, an associate degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- State licensure based on the applicable imaging modality.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in an acute care setting.
- One of the following credentials: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Radiography (R), Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI), Abdomen (AB) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Adult Echocardiography (AE) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
- Additional Information:
- Prepare procedure rooms, verify equipment functionality, complete room checks, and maintain appropriate supplies.
- Operate and maintain proficiency with fluoroscopy, intravascular ultrasound, intracardiac echocardiography, contrast injectors, hemodynamic systems, intra-aortic balloon pumps, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, and left ventricular assist devices.
- Document patient information, procedure details, hemodynamic measurements, and electrocardiogram recognition accurately.
- Apply and monitor strict aseptic technique, infection-control practices, patient privacy, and patient-safety standards.
- Support physicians and the procedural team during interventions, including patient positioning, table movement, equipment operation, and access-site management.
- Serve as the radiation-safety representative during X-ray use and perform fluoroscopic imaging and digital image acquisition as directed.
- Participate in patient transport, quality-control activities, process-improvement initiatives, and department teamwork.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
