Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist
Salisbury, NC
Modern Healthcare Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position:

Cath Lab Technologist

Profession:

Radiology / Cardiology

Specialty:

Interventional Radiology

Shift:

Day Shift, 5x8-Hour (07:30 AM - 04:00 PM)

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in interventional radiology
• Travel experience is not required

Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT or RCIS Certification required
• AART Advanced Certification preferred*
• CCI RCES (Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist) preferred*
• CCI RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) preferred*

Skills:

• Accurate monitoring of patients
• EKG lead placement (preferred)
• Room circulation
• Scrub duties, maintaining a sterile field
• Vascular studies and procedures including:
• Carotid Stenting
• Genitourinary studies and procedures including:
• Catheter/drain exchange
• Internal/external biliary drainage
• Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
• Renal artery stent placement
• Ureteral stent placement
• Additional skills like kyphoplasties and biopsies

Work Settings:

• Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Scheduling Details:

The position involves block scheduling with call required on a weekly basis, specifically every third week, including weekend coverage. Pre-approved time off requests are limited to two.

Patient Age Groups:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Special Procedures/Unit Details:

Assist providers in performing diagnostic/interventional radiology and cardiology procedures, including:

• Stenting for STEMI and urgent/emergent procedures
• Cardiac procedures requiring specific patient monitoring and reporting

Equipment Used:

• Toshiba Cath Lab
• GE Innova IR Lab
• GE MacLab
• Maquet Intra Aortic Balloon Pump
• Medtronic/Boston Scientific/CSI Atherectomy devices
• Boston Scientific Angiojet
• Philips Ultrasound/IVUS/IFR
• Pneumbra Thromblysis

Working Conditions:

The team will consist of three staff members, including at least one Registered Nurse (RN) on each team. Medication administration is performed by an RN only. Expect urgent/emergent cardiology and interventional radiology procedures. Callback times will vary based on procedure type.

Location:

City and State: [City, State]

Additional Information:

Scrubs are provided. A comprehensive unit orientation will be conducted.

Please provide your interview availability within the next 72 hours when applying for this position.