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Baltimore, Maryland

Category: Allied

Travel

Job ID: 867171

Work Setting: Healthcare

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $1652 / Week

Posted Date: 11/6/2024

Baltimore, Maryland

Work Setting: Healthcare

Category: Allied

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel

Est. Pay: $1652 / Week

Job ID: 867171

Posted Date: 11/6/2024

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Duration: 13

Position Title: Cath Lab Tech Radiology / Cardiology

Position Description: Unit: Cardiac Invasive Cath Lab Start: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks Schedule: 4x10hr DAYS Certs/Licenses: ACLS/BLS/ARRT R/CCI RCIS Preferred Skills: Diagnostic Cardiac Cath lab Required Interventional Cardiac Cath lab Required Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures Cardiac Implant Closure Device Required Cardiac Stent Placement Required Diagnostic Catheterizations Adult Required IABP Placement/Removal Required Interpretation of dysrhythmias Required Left heart catheterization Required Percutaneous Coronary Interventions PCI Required Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty PTCA Required Right heart catheterization Required Rotablader athrectomy Required Scrub Procedures Required Procedural Responsibilities Equipment set up Required Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias Required Room circulator Required Scrub- maintain sterile field Required Infection Control Isolation Precautions Required Sterile Technique Required Age specific competency Middle Adult Required Older Adult Required Minimum Experience Required: preferred 3 years but 1 year is REQUIRED. Will not take 1st time travelers Patient ratio: Documentation System: Epic *Float: Might float within system *Weekends: 2 weekend shifts per month *Scrubs: *Holiday: 1 holiday required *call: as needed Shift Info: Day 4×10-Hour 07:00 – 17:30

Assists physicians with diagnosing and treating cardiac andperipheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the Cath/EP Lab.  Specializes in the care of patientsundergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, EP devices andablations.  The Cardiac Cath LabTechnologist functions as a technical resource and provides scrub assistance tocardiologists in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic interventionalcardiac and peripheral vascular procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac andperipheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in an invasive procedurearena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing cardiac and vascularprocedures Performs basic diagnostic catheterization procedures onadult patients with known and suspected congenital and acquired cardiac andperipheral vascular disease Performs basic interventional procedures which may includeany of the following:  PTCA, stent prepand placement, IABP placement and operation Performs basic EP procedure which may include any of thefollowing:  EP studies, implantation ofpacemaker, ICD, BIV ICD and ablations Operates physiologic and radiographic equipment in a safeand efficient manner Maintains established professional standards and observesall safety requirements to achieve a high Level of quality patient care Continually attends in-service training classes to keepcritical patient care and equipment skills current Responsible for patient transport Maintains good communication with the patient andcontinually evaluates the patient’s status during the procedure, provides ageand gender-specific care, preps access site according to lab standard practice Performs EKG lead placement, blood pressure and pulseoximetry setup for hemodynamic monitoring Responsible for procedure room preparation and breakdownduties including fluid preparation with accurate drug concentrations, stockingrooms, narcotic counts, daily QC checks, radiographic, hemodynamic and computersetup, and room cleanup Prepares sterile procedure tray and patient sterile fieldappropriately for specified procedure type Observes all occupational and radiation safety regulations;wears all required personal protective equipment (wearing badges, lead aprons,goggles, gloves) when required Acquires and accurately documents pertinent patient data onencounter form and enters into hemodynamic and X-ray systems Assists physician with EP Diagnostic and Mapping systemswhich includes Carto, EPMed and ESI Maintains sterile procedures, and infectious controls,observes all fluid patency of catheters, balloons and manifolds, and assistsaccording to physician direction Adheres to all Amergis and work site rules, policies andprocedure Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Graduate of CCAHEP or ASCP/SCP accredited program preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred in biology, anatomy, physiology,or a related field • At least 1 year ofexperience in Cardiac Cath Lab preferred. ACLS/PALS per contract requirements. Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice  Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable  Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)  Must meet all federal, state and local requirements  Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site  Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements   Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required   Computer proficiency required  Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.  About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.   Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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