Travel Cath Lab Technologist

Job Description

AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cath Lab Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 10 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Description & Requirements \n

\nCath Lab Technologist - (Cath Lab Tech)\n

\nStartDate : ASAP \nAvailable Shifts : 10 D \nPay Rate : $2378.75 - $2606.50 \n

\nREQUIRED : \n\nState Licensure required based on modality\nNew Mexico : RRT, CS, DMS, FUS, or VS by MIRTP NMED\nBLS VIA AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION\nPALS VIA AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION\nACLS VIA AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION\nRegistrations or Certifications-\n\nCertification in one of the following is required : \nRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI\nRegistered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI\nRegistered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI\nCardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT\nCardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT\nVascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT\n\n\nWeekend Requirement : \nOn Call\nOn Call Requirement : \nOn Call every other weekend from Friday night at 1600 to Monday morning at 0559\nFloating Requirement / Locations : \nPotential to float to IR\nNurse / Patient Ratio : \n1 : 1 or 1 : 2 depending on the daily assignments\nSummary : \n\n\n\nThe Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition. This role ensures the accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, while also maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards. The Technologist I actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, serving as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually developing proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies.\n\n\n\nResponsibilities : \n\n\n\nMeets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.\nPromotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church.\nEnsures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process.\nParticipates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.\nAccesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.\nEnsures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.\nCollaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead / Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.\nEnsures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.\nEnsures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements / recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.\nEnsures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type.\nTrains 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.\nSupports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves / pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition.\nAdheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.\nAdheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.\nCollaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.\nSupports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.\nObtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.\nActs as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.\nPerforms fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.\nAdheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.\nSupports department and organization's commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.\nAdheres to departmental and organizational dress code.\nUnderstands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose.\nSupports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.\nPromotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.\n\n\nJob Requirements : \n\n\n\nEducation / Skills\n\nGraduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate's degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required\nBachelor's degree preferred\nExperience\n\n0 -1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred\nLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications\n\nBasic Life Support (BLS) certification is required\nAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work / perform independently\nPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required within 6 months of hire to work / perform independently at Pediatric facilities\nCertification in one of the following is required (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria) : \nRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI\nRegistered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI\nRegistered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI\nCardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT\nCardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT\nVascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT\nState Licensure required based on modality\nNew Mexico : RRT, CS, DMS, FUS, or VS by MIRTP NMED\nIn accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.\n\n\nWork Schedule : \n\n4 Days - 10 Hours\n\nWork Type : \n\nFull Time\n

Required Qualifications

Cath Lab Technologist, Cath Lab

Certifications(At least one of the following) : BLS-AHA, CERT-ARRT- R, CERT-CCI- RCIS

SSN Required

DOB Required

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\n Job Benefits \n

\nAllied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

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\n About the Company \n

\nAt AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.\n

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AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3397949. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Cath Lab Technologist - (Cath Lab Tech)

About AMN Healthcare Allied

AMN Healthcare is a leading force in the healthcare industry, committed to being the most trusted, innovative, and influential partner for healthcare organizations. With a focus on providing quality patient care, AMN Healthcare offers holistic solutions that reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve efficiencies. The company boasts over 30 years of experience and takes pride in staffing leading healthcare facilities with the nation's best travelers. As an industry leader, AMN Healthcare offers a diverse team dedicated to supporting healthcare workers and facilities, ensuring a personalized and supportive experience for both clients and candidates.

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