Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab/EP Technologist to support a busy Heart & Vascular Institute, requiring ARRT registration and Illinois radiologic technologist licensure.

Details

• Cardiac Cath Lab setting within a Heart & Vascular Institute
• Patient population requires invasive cardiology or invasive radiology studies
• Performs left and right heart catheterization, coronary stenting, pericardiocentesis, and vascular access under sterile technique
• Supports structural heart procedures including TAVR, Watchman, Mitraclip, Triclip, ASD/PFO, and CardioMEMs
• Assists with hybrid peripheral vascular procedures including EVAR, TCAR, and TEVAR in coordination with vascular surgery
• Utilizes adjunctive tools such as ICUS, FFR/iFR, lithotripsy, laser, rotational atherectomy, Impella, IABP, OCT, and CTO technology
• Uses Epic for charting
• 4x9 hour day shifts, 0730-1700
• Weekend and holiday shifts assigned per department rotation
• Participates in on-call duties as assigned to meet department needs

Requirements

• Associate's degree or certificate of completion required
• BLS-AHA and ACLS-AHA certification required
• ARRT registration in Radiography (R) required
• Illinois Radiologic Technologist license required, if applicable
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience administering contrast material and performing allergy assessments preferred
• Ability to maintain a sterile field during procedures
• Strong documentation and patient/chart identification skills

Additional Information

• Assists physicians during invasive cardiology and radiology procedures
• Responsible for checking patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment positioning
• Compiles clinical information from labs, pathology, and other sources
• Explains procedures to patients and ensures comfort, safety, and confidentiality
• Assists with inventory and supply management and new staff instruction as needed
• On-call responsibilities begin within 6 months of starting the assignment
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius to be eligible; local candidates not accepted
• Workers may not remain on assignment for more than 1 year at this facility without a 6-month break in service before returning