Job Summary
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist - Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab; Location: Not specified. This role involves supporting all procedures within the Cardiovascular Procedural Area (CVPA) by applying ionizing radiation, ensuring patient safety, image quality, and regulatory compliance. The position requires assisting physicians in invasive procedures, maintaining equipment, and providing patient education.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; Graduate of a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program; Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Licensed as a Radiologic Technologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; BLS certification; ACLS certification; IABP certification.
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years post-technical school radiology work experience or two (2) years as a Special Procedures Technologist; successful completion of on-the-job training within six (6) months of hire or recent experience as a Special Procedures Technologist within the past two (2) years.
- Special Procedures Skills: Assist in all aspects of invasive procedures including scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring; operate radiologic and interventional equipment; understand anatomy, physiology, radiation safety, and equipment operation; assist in contrast media administration; participate in ongoing education and competencies.
- Operational Responsibilities: Maintain inventory, equipment safety checks, preventative maintenance, and report malfunctions; assist in Vascular Surgery or Interventional Radiology procedures as needed; demonstrate proficiency in computerized informatics; participate in departmental quality initiatives.
- On-Call: Required for off-shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Communication: Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
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
