Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist
Nashua, NH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Job - Nashua, New Hampshire

Job Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour day shift (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Daily Caseload: Average 4 cases
• Rooms: 1
• Call Requirement: Yes
• Float Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: None

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Traveler experience: First-time travelers accepted depending on experience
• Skills:

  • Scrub
  • Balloon Angioplasty
  • PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
  • Stents
  • Thrombectomy
  • Impella insertion
  • Left and Right heart catheterization
  • Obtaining vitals
  • Rhythm interpretation
  • Inpatient care
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
  • New Hampshire State License

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Monitor use
• Ablations
• Pacemaker/defibrillator device placement
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Arrhythmia induction
• Baseline measurements
• Cardiac mapping
• Cardioversion
• Conduction studies
• Electrophysiology evaluation
• Insertion/programming of AICDs (Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators)
• EPIC electronic health record system experience
• Mac Lab experience

Unit Details

• Elective and emergent PCI
• Pacemaker and ICD implants
• IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), Impella, STEMI patients
• Monitoring skills are a plus
• Open to either RCIS or RRT credential holders

Orientation and Documentation

• Orientation depends on experience
• Documentation system: EPIC
• Scrubs: Any

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security verification
  • National sex offender registry search
  • National criminal search
  • FACIS L3
  • Education verification
  • Criminal county/state searches (excluding NH counties; NH state police search required)
  • State of NH criminal background report
  • BEAS (Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services) background report for NH placements
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 14 days prior to start (with a 7-day grace period)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test annually (N95 or equivalent masks)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (True 2-Step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination waiver
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - Apr 1) or approved exemption
• Respiratory safety clearance required
• Pass/fail dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 48 hours of contract signing for certain units
• Medication and competency exams required (for internal purposes)

References and Documentation

• Two current professional references within the last 3 years (one must be a supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual internal evaluation for travelers working 1+ year with Aya or agency

Additional Notes

• SSA release and state-specific background releases required
• Facility requires copies of professional licenses and certifications
• Facility-specific immunization and exemption forms must be completed if applicable
• Photo for badge (passport style, jpeg) required
• Proof of auto insurance required for Home Health and Hospice Care candidates
• Facility requires acknowledgment of OSHA education and pass/fail testing where applicable

This position is suitable for experienced Radiology/Cardiology professionals with invasive cardiology skills and appropriate certifications, looking for a travel contract opportunity in New Hampshire with a reputable hospital system.