Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Fargo, ND
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Rad Tech/CVT

Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) or Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) in scrubbing cardiac and vascular procedures
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA) required
  • RCIS, RCES, or ARRT (R) required
  • If ARRT certified, must obtain NDMIRT prior to start
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Job Responsibilities

• Scrub tech for:

  • Cardiac angiograms/interventions
  • Neuro angiograms/interventions
  • Vascular and peripheral vascular angiograms/interventions
  • Pacemaker implants and device cases
• Possible involvement in electrophysiology (EP) and structural heart procedures based on candidate experience
• Procedures include:

  1. Left/right heart catheterizations and PCI (including rotablader, shockwave)
  2. Pericardiocentesis
  3. Intra-aortic balloon pump and Impella insertion/removal
  4. Peripheral vascular procedures
  5. Electrophysiology device insertion/removal (Pacemakers, ICDs, loop recorders)
  6. PFO/ASD closure
  7. Electrophysiology ablations (preferred)
• Proficient sterile technique and knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including positioning, image processing, quality control, and radiation protection

Equipment & Systems

• EPIC, CUPID, GE MAC Lab/Cardio Lab reporting systems

Schedule & Work Environment

• 4-10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Call rotation every 3rd to 4th weekend
• One night of call per week as part of a 4-person call team (no solo call)
• No floating to other units
• Unit has 8 cath lab rooms and 1 procedure room

Orientation & Training

• Orientation tailored to candidate’s experience level
• 1-2 days with assigned mentor

Additional Notes

• Clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Scrub color provided: Ceil Blue
• Candidates living within 80 miles may have adjusted rates (not included here)
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have ended employment at least 6 months prior to submission