Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist for a 13-week cardiology assignment requiring BLS, ARRT or CCI credentialing, and at least 1 year of experience in cath lab or cardiovascular invasive procedures.

Details

• Cardiology unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• 13-week contract assignment

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of cumulative cath lab or cardiovascular invasive experience, OR 4 years of applicable job-specific experience
• BLS required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required prior to start
• ARRT credentialing with a Radiography specialization required prior to start (any specialty accepted)
• Illinois Radiology Tech license issued by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency required in combination with ARRT credentialing
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) from CCI preferred
• High school diploma equivalency required; Associate's or Technical degree preferred
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assisting with angiographic, complex vascular, nonvascular interventional, and therapeutic procedures, as well as assisting the Radiologist/PA
• Duties include preparing and positioning patients, selecting anatomic and technical parameters, and administering contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice
• Patient monitoring during procedures is required, including observing and reporting abnormal activity
• Must follow radiation safety procedures and ensure compliance with all regulatory agency standards
• Responsible for monitoring protocols and recommending updates or refinements as warranted
• Local candidates are accepted as the local rate is the same as the travel rate
• EMR experience is required; candidates must have experience with the specific EMR system used at this facility