Travel Cath Lab Tech - $3,161 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title: Cath Lab Tech Profession: Radiology / Cardiology Specialty: Cath Lab Duration: 15 weeks Shift: Day 4x9.5-Hour Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Experience: Minimum of 3 years applicable to the specialty, with a minimum of one year scrubbing in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab preferred. Description: Collect data regarding patients' current clinical status, risk factors, non-invasive findings, prior cardiac catheterization findings, and prior surgical history.

Job Title: Cath Lab Tech Profession: Radiology / Cardiology Specialty: Cath Lab Duration: 15 weeks Shift: Day 4x9.5-Hour Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Experience: Minimum of 3 years applicable to the specialty, with a minimum of one year scrubbing in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab preferred. License: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) registration preferred. Certifications: ACLS, BLS, ARRT R*, CCI RCIS Must-Have: Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and the ability to apply new concepts and skills in interventional practice. Demonstrates the ability to educate staff, patients, and families in invasive cardiology. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional development. Knowledge of Interventional Cardiology, Hemodynamic Monitoring, and Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology required. Appropriate education and experience are at the discretion of the Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology. Description: Collect data regarding patients' current clinical status, risk factors, non-invasive findings, prior cardiac catheterization findings, and prior surgical history. Assist in patient preparation and scrub in as first assistant during cardiac interventions, selected diagnostic procedures, and related special catheter techniques. Under the direction of the physician, assist with evaluation and management for emergency situations such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, hemorrhage, shock, anaphylactic reactions, active bleeding, and hematomas. Review diagnostic and interventional angiograms post-procedure. Document findings, conclusions, risk factors, referrals, diagnostic and therapeutic plans, and discharge plans in the medical record under the direction of the physician. Input data and generate computerized patient reports for co-signature by the physician. Maintain report records. Provide full-time coverage for all interventional needs of the laboratory during the standard workweek and an on-call rotation with the Angioplasty Fellow and/or Senior Fellows. Evaluate and offer recommendations on new instruments, equipment, and techniques. Oversee and maintain inventory for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Safeguard departmental assets by encouraging conscientious conservation of supplies and equipment. Actively participate in the design and planning of new interventional laboratories. Participate in reviewing, updating, and writing of policies and procedures. Serve on the Quality Improvement Committee for Interventional Cardiology. Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and others in the area of Interventional Cardiology. Assist with staff education regarding the application of interventional techniques to patients with cardiac diseases. Instruct and counsel patients about disease processes, diagnostic and interventional therapies, and risk factor modification under the direction of the physician. Participate in weekly conferences. Keep abreast of the latest technologies by attending symposiums, national meetings, and conferences. Assist Research Coordinator with screening potential candidates for enrollment in research protocols. Collaborate with the Research Coordinator in maintaining the integrity of the investigation protocol. Assist physicians with the implementation of investigation procedures. Utilize research findings in daily practice. Serve on the Research Committee for Interventional Cardiology. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards.