Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Nashua, NH
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Shift Information: Days

Minimum Years of Experience: 3.0

Certifications/Requirements: General Certifications (BLS/BCLS, ACLS); Allied Health Certifications (ARRT)

Job Description

The Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist plays a crucial role in the performance and facilitation of cardiac catheterization procedures. This position requires an individual with a strong background in radiologic technology who is proficient in scrubbing for procedures and operating X-ray equipment within a cardiac cath lab and special procedures lab setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Embrace and promote the mission and values of the organization.
• Scrub in for cardiac catheterization and special procedures.
• Assist in planning and selecting heart catheters for procedures.
• Evaluate images for quality attributes, ensuring they meet necessary standards for diagnosis.
• Perform special procedures radiography using appropriate equipment in line with departmental protocols.
• Ensure procedural areas are maintained in an orderly manner, cleaned, and prepared for examinations throughout the day.
• Complete assigned examinations within established timelines.
• Report for duty promptly, dressed in scrubs, and ready to provide patient care.
• Review requisitions for relevant information and special requests.
• Position and prepare patients and set up equipment for all procedures.
• Scrub and assist the physician during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Report all unusual reactions or conditions to nursing staff.
• Exercise sound judgment in providing information based on situational context while being sensitive to individual and organizational concerns.
• Demonstrate flexibility by rotating among various shifts or departments to meet patient care needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to explain procedures to patients and involve them in their care.
• Competencies in specialized technologies, including Balloon Pump and Impella, are preferred.

Education and Experience

• Current NH ARRT license is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is mandatory.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• Completion of a certificate or degree program in radiologic technology is necessary.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be accepted.