Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab/EP Rad Tech with required cath lab experience for a role supporting cardiac, EP, and interventional radiology procedures

Details

• Cardiac Cath/Special Procedures unit performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac, EP device, peripheral vascular, neuro interventional, and interventional radiology procedures
• 4x10 night shifts from 6:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• On-call rotation for weekends and holidays
• Required to float to all areas of the department including Prep and Recovery as needed
• Uses PACS, physiologic monitoring, and imaging equipment
• Utilizes adjunctive tools including IVUS, FFR/iFR, Lithotripsy, Impella, IABP, OCT, Rotarex, HawkOne, Penumbra, EKOS, and Inari

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Certificate of Completion in Radiologic Technology required
• Cath lab experience required
• Neuro Interventional, IR, and EP experience a plus
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• ARRT(R) certification required
• IEMA Radiography License required if applicable
• Epic charting experience required
• Manual dexterity to handle small supplies
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately

Additional Information

• Administers contrast material via existing IV line or venipuncture and monitors for hypersensitivity or allergic reactions
• Anticipates setup needs and circulates, scrubs, and/or monitors procedures including cardiac cath, neuro interventional, peripheral vascular, structural, IR, and EP device cases
• Performs procedures including left/right heart catheterization, PCI, pericardiocentesis, coronary angiogram, temporary pacemaker, Watchman, EVAR, cerebral angiogram, STEMI and stroke intervention, and pacemaker insertion
• Achieves hemostasis at vascular access sites and monitors for complications
• Follows ALARA principle to maintain staff and patient safety during invasive procedures
• Verifies image transfer to PACS and troubleshoots basic PACS issues
• Expected to take call independently within 6 months of starting
• Assists in instruction of new staff as needed
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position