Radiology - Cath Lab Tech

Cardiac Cath Lab TechnicianJob Title: Cardiac Cath Lab TechnicianProfession: Cath Lab TechnicianSpecialty: Cardiac CathDuration: 13 weeksShift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 10Experience: 3 years required in Cardiac CathLicenses & Certifications: BLS, Radiology certificationCertifications: Maintains IABP Certification, Effectively passes Monitor Technician Certification/Annual Telemetry ReviewMust-Have: Permanent pacemaker placement experience is preferred, Usage of Impella and balloon pump requiredDescription: Responsible for ensuring safe procedures are carried out in the delivery of cardiac services to patients. Effectively passes Monitor Technician Certification and Annual Telemetry Review. Demonstrates ability to use and care for all technical equipment and supplies, including x-ray and film processing equipment. Identifies equipment problems and safety hazards and takes appropriate action to initiate repairs. Understands the mechanics of operation of the various CCL systems and is able to troubleshoot problems and correct identified deficiencies. Maintains a downtime log. Maintains accurate and complete procedural logs and/or technical notations. Accurately obtains, calculates, and analyzes hemodynamic data. Assists in preparing patients for procedures. Assists patients during procedures to maintain maximum comfort and safety. Educates patients on procedures pre and post. Maintains accurate and complete records. Ensures proper completion of reports and documentation, including X-ray requisitions and film labels. Properly handles cine films, including mailing and retrieving films. Always accurately checks supplies for expiration dates. Identifies all expired equipment in a timely manner. Ensures that supplies are orderly and clean. Ensures that par levels of all required supplies and radiographic equipment are maintained, stored, and utilized. Prepares the procedure room and lays out necessary supplies prior to procedures. Keeps turnover time within 15 minutes. Scrubs with cardiologists and demonstrates familiarity with individual cardiologists' preferences. Maintains aseptic surgical technique throughout invasive procedures and follows universal precautions. Verifies correct identification of patients. Ensures all films and medical record components are properly identified for each patient. Verifies all consents and low-risk criteria. Follows policy and procedure for operation, troubleshooting, service contact, quality control, and archival systems.About Cynet HealthCynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.We offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insurance401(k) with employer matchFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)Disability insurance24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelersJob Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.