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Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,446 per week in Corpus Christi, TX

Mindlance Health

Corpus Christi, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,446–$2,446
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Catheterization, Catheterization Laboratory, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Digital Photography, Documentation, Echocardiography, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, Health Science, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Intensive Care, Laboratory Equipment, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Myocardial Infarction, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Privacy Controls, Process Improvement, Pumps, Quality Control, RCS (Revision Control System), Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology, Respiratory Medicine, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Stewardship, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Corpus Christi, TX
POSTED
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ID: 75655469 Shift: 07:00-17:30 Description: RATE: $95SHIFT: 4 DAYS, 10 HR/DAYWEEKEND REQ: One weekend of call every 4 weeksCALL REQ:1 weekend of call every 4 weeks and 1-2 days per week every 4 weeksTYPES OF Patients / Acute Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Interventions, Structural Heart Cases, and also Electrophysiology CasesCHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team 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. expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Promotes 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.Ensures 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.Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type.Trains 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.Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition.Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.Supports department and organization s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose.Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.Promotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.Job from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent requiredBachelor's degree preferredExperience0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferredLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (AHA only)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required (AHA only)One of the following certifications is Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI,Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI,Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI,Radiography (R) by ARRT,Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT,Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT,Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT,Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS,Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS,Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS,Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMSState Licensure required-Texas: MRT or LMRT by TMBIn 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. Work Schedule:4 Days - 10 HoursWork Time General CommentsType of patients/cases on the unit: We do STEMI Patients / Acute Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Interventions, Structural Heart Cases, and also Electrophysiology CasesTemp to perm is a possibility No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation Position Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

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