Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Elko, Nevada.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Cath Lab Technologist
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 8 hours
- Employment Type : Travel
Assists physicians with diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the Cath / EP Lab. Specializes in the care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, EP devices and ablations. The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist functions as a technical resource and provides scrub assistance to cardiologists in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in an invasive procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing cardiac and vascular proceduresPerforms basic diagnostic catheterization procedures on adult patients with known and suspected congenital and acquired cardiac and peripheral vascular diseasePerforms basic interventional procedures which may include any of the following : PTCA, stent prep and placement, IABP placement and operationPerforms basic EP procedure which may include any of the following : EP studies, implantation of pacemaker, ICD, BIV ICD and ablationsOperates physiologic and radiographic equipment in a safe and efficient mannerMaintains established professional standards and observes all safety requirements to achieve a high Level of quality patient careContinually attends in-service training classes to keep critical patient care and equipment skills currentResponsible for patient transportMaintains good communication with the patient and continually evaluates the patient's status during the procedure, provides age and gender-specific care, preps access site according to lab standard practicePerforms EKG lead placement, blood pressure and pulse oximetry setup for hemodynamic monitoringResponsible for procedure room preparation and breakdown duties including fluid preparation with accurate drug concentrations, stocking rooms, narcotic counts, daily QC checks, radiographic, hemodynamic and computer setup, and room cleanupPrepares sterile procedure tray and patient sterile field appropriately for specified procedure typeObserves all occupational and radiation safety regulations; wears all required personal protective equipment (wearing badges, lead aprons, goggles, gloves) when requiredAcquires and accurately documents pertinent patient data on encounter form and enters into hemodynamic and X-ray systemsAssists physician with EP Diagnostic and Mapping systems which includes Carto, EPMed and ESIMaintains sterile procedures, and infectious controls, observes all fluid patency of catheters, balloons and manifolds, and assists according to physician directionAdheres to all Amergis and work site rules, policies and procedureOther duties as assignedMinimum Requirements :
Graduate of CCAHEP or ASCP / SCP accredited program preferred.Bachelor's degree preferred in biology, anatomy, physiology, or a related fieldAt least 1 year of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab preferred.ACLS / PALS per contract requirements.Complies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :
Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programsBenefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Amergis Healthcare, Inc.-Allied Job ID #1036261. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - Contract
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.
