Travel Cath Lab Tech - $3,301 per week in Norwalk, CT

Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech Profession: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech Specialty: Invasive Cardiology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Day Hours per Shift: 07:00 - 15:30 Experience: Minimum 1 year Cardiac Cath Lab / EP Lab experience License: State of CT Radiographer license Certifications: ARRT (R) and/or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification through CCI Must-Have: - Minimum 1 year Cardiac Cath Lab / EP Lab experience - State of CT Radiographer license - ARRT (R) and/or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification through CCI Description: Provides assistance to medical staff by scrubbing and utilizing sterile technique in the performance of all invasive cardiovascular procedures, including angioplasty. Prepares and positions the patient, connects all monitoring devices, performs ECG, preps access sites, and documents in the patient's medical record.

Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech Profession: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech Specialty: Invasive Cardiology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Day Hours per Shift: 07:00 - 15:30 Experience: Minimum 1 year Cardiac Cath Lab / EP Lab experience License: State of CT Radiographer license Certifications: ARRT (R) and/or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification through CCI Must-Have: - Minimum 1 year Cardiac Cath Lab / EP Lab experience - State of CT Radiographer license - ARRT (R) and/or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification through CCI Description: Provides assistance to medical staff by scrubbing and utilizing sterile technique in the performance of all invasive cardiovascular procedures, including angioplasty. Prepares surgical trays/tables and materials for procedures. Monitors patient's hemodynamic status and ECG. Collects and enters patient information, results of oxygen saturations, and cardiac outputs into the physiologic monitoring system. Generates a report at the completion of the procedure. During pre-procedure interviews, obtains a medical history, reviews lab work for abnormal values, educates the patient and family in all aspects of the procedure, and obtains informed consent. Prepares the lab prior to invasive testing. Calibrates and performs all daily QA checks on radiographic, hemodynamic, and other equipment used with each procedure. Prepares and positions the patient, connects all monitoring devices, performs ECG, preps access sites, and documents in the patient's medical record. Assists the cardiologist with arterial closure devices. Competent in sheath removal and obtaining hemostasis.