Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,632 per week in Grand Blanc, MI

Cynet Health

Grand Blanc, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,632–$2,632

SKILLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Anatomy, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization, Catheterization Laboratory, Coagulation, Cross-Functional, Defibrillator, Electrocardiogram, English Language, Exercise Science, Fluoroscopy, Health Science, High School Diploma, Implants, Leadership, Medical Ethics, Medical Protocols, Medical Terminology, Medications, Myocardial Infarction, Needs Assessment, Pacemaker, Pathology, Pharmacokinetics, Physical Demands, Physiology, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Scrub Skills, Staff Training, Time Tracking, Ultrasound, Waveforms

LOCATION

Grand Blanc, MI

POSTED

9 days ago

Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II Profession: Cardiac Cath Lab Technician Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Full-time, weekdays Hours per Shift: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a cath/EP lab License: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or Radiology Technologist (ARRT) with Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) Certifications: BLS and ACLS required Must-Have: Strong scrub tech with experience across all cath/EP procedures Comfortable working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team Description: Demonstrates understanding of cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology. Assists with orientation and training of Cath Lab staff. Responsible for special projects and may include sitting in on relevant committees. Adheres to the principles of medical ethics as applied to the role of the Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II. Demonstrates thorough understanding of ECG and related medical terminology. Recognizes ECG waveform morphology, wave patterns, and their significance, including lethal arrhythmias. Recognizes and interprets ECG changes occurring in heart chamber enlargement and myocardial infarctions and responds appropriately. Lists and describes the most common cardiac pathologies, including symptoms and treatments. Demonstrates an understanding of all cardiac medications (generic and trade names) and the pharmacokinetics actions related to cardiac and vascular functions. Properly documents medications, including indications for administration and dosages. Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormalities with clinical laboratory values for arterial blood gases, electrolytes, hemoglobin, BUN, and creatinine. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and performs all components as a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II for a patient undergoing a full cardiac arrest. Monitors a diagnostic cardiac catheter procedure. Intervenes appropriately during and after a lethal arrhythmia using ACLS standards if warranted. Identifies coronary anatomy in cine angiographic projections. Identifies cardiac pressure waveforms and informs the interventional cardiologist as applicable. Calculates basic hemodynamic parameters using the recording computer. Records catheterization events in the database computer. Understands the necessary supplies required, can provide them, and set up a table to perform a diagnostic cardiac catheterization. Describes the fundamental steps in a diagnostic heart catheterization and monitors a patient safely during the procedure. Performs cardiac outputs, O2 saturations, and activated clotting time measurements. Monitors a percutaneous intervention and can differentiate between PTCA, directional and mechanical rotation atherectomy. Has full understanding of all extraction devices such as angiojet, rotoblator, and laser revascularization devices. Explains the indication and potential complications of thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction. Identifies the benefits of supplementing angiographic imaging with intravascular ultrasound and Doppler velocimetry technologies. Describes the indications for electrophysiologic testing, permanent pacemaker implant, therapeutic ablation of dysrhythmias, and implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Identifies the main components of Cath Lab fluoroscopy systems and utilizes all necessary components to ensure appropriate visibility for procedures. Physical demands include the ability to scrub in a sterile environment for an undetermined amount of time. Must be able to wear lead aprons weighing up to 5 lbs. for an undetermined amount of time. With team assistance, must be able to lift patients to and from a stretcher/bed to a procedure table. Must have the ability to push a bed or stretcher with an immobilized patient on it with team assistance. Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Graduate of an accredited program in Allied Health Sciences (e.g., Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Science, or Cardiac or Vascular Sonography, or an equivalent academic program and experience). Valid BCLS certification required. ACLS certification required within six months of hire. Languages: English (Read, Write, Speak)

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/