Job Summary
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Specialist, Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist. The position assists with cardiovascular procedures in scrub and monitoring capacities while providing direct patient care within the scope of practice. Responsibilities include supporting coronary, peripheral, and electrophysiology procedures, maintaining sterile technique, practicing radiation safety, documenting procedural events, and contributing to quality improvement activities.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Call coverage includes 12 days in a six-week period, including one to two weekends, with a 30-minute response time.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least two years of relevant experience.
- Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification, preferably Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), within 90 days of hire; or associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology with six years of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist and CCI certification, preferably RCIS, within one year of hire.
- Alternatively, successful completion of a formal Radiologic Technology program at an approved school, registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R), and licensure as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in Florida.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification from the American Red Cross or AHA within one year of hire.
- Intermediate computer proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electrophysiology, structural heart procedures, cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures, and peripheral interventions.
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) certification.
- Experience with Epic.
- Additional Information:
- Maintains sterile technique, anticipates procedural needs, and prepares invasive devices appropriately.
- Supports patient care within the scope of practice and reports changes in patient status to the cardiology and nursing teams.
- Participates in medication safety, pre-procedure verification, time-outs, monitoring documentation, and discharge-related documentation.
- Documents procedure details, supply utilization, chronological events, equipment issues, and required registry data accurately and promptly.
- Operates imaging and interventional equipment required for assigned procedures and reports equipment failures in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to support quality patient outcomes and participates in committee and quality improvement activities.
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
