Travel Cardiovascular Technologist
Oklahoma City, OK
LanceSoft
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,500/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care707 beds
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Description
Essential Responsibilities:
-Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
-Maintains the competencies required to perform essential duties and responsibilities of a Level I position.
-Utilizing intermediate-level professional knowledge, abilities, skills and available resources, provides safe, high quality, efficient and cost-effective patient-centric care and support services under routine or emergent conditions in a variety of care settings to include, but not limited to: acute inpatient facilities, outpatient physician practices, diagnostic/urgent care centers and remote statewide outreach clinics.
-Prepares patients for procedures and correlates clinical history with procedures ordered by physicians to be performed.
-Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to identify and implement the actions necessary to achieve the clinical outcomes, operational goals and service expectations desired.
-Utilizes a variety of highly specialized imaging equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or surgical procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
-Conducts post-procedure reviews without assistance to confirm that all required study elements are completed, documented, and that technical quality is consistent with established department protocols and/or applicable accreditation standards.
-Transfers images and data to the appropriate archival systems, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
-Performs operator-level quality control checks, cleaning, high-level disinfecting and other user maintenance per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
-Participates in continuing education, professional development and research activities to maintain competencies and promote continuous improvements in care and treatments.
-Provides instruction and mentors less experienced members of the team.
-Prepares and presents in-service training pertinent to assigned service area.
-Performs and/or assists with quality assurance and performance improvement tasks as assigned.
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Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
-Based on specific assignment, skill in applying principles of cardiovascular and/or radiologic technology, medical imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, and medical ethics.
-Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions; must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
-Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
-Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
-Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
-Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
-Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
-Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
-Ability to work and communicate with staff, patients and their families, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
-Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
-Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate attention to detail.
-Core to intermediate-level knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular and/or radiologic technologies and terminology associated with the primary and post-primary specialties for which hired and credentialed.
-Ability and skill to apply core to intermediate-level theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation with limited direction and without immediate supervision or assistance.
-Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments independently with limited direction.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One (1) year full-time experience as a certified or registered cardiovascular or radiologic technology professional in the specialty required by the hiring department. null
Schedule Notes: "Stepdown/PCU experience. Travel Experience, Level 1 Needs 2 RECENT years of experience in Cath lab and ARRT. We do STEMI, Shock, VAD, ECMO, and Structural Heart in our lab. We run with Phillips and are adding new Siemens imaging equipment in March. Documentation is in Epic and our hemosystem is Xper."
Education: Required Education:
-Associate’s degree or higher required.
-ONE of the following: --Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited educational program with an emphasis in a primary cardiovascular specialty.
--Graduate of a JRCERT accredited educational program with an emphasis in radiologic technology.
--Completion of a Paramedic training program.
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-AHA BLS.
-ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) at time of hire.
OR -Completion of Paramedic training program at time of hire.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A
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Day 1 Dental, Health, Vision insurance. Referral bonus and extension bonus.
Facility
Oklahoma University Medical Center
6 nurses recommend working with Oklahoma University Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 707 beds
Employer
LanceSoft
126 nurses recommend working with LanceSoft
Pros
I am registered nurse Good opportunity
Cons
Good opportunity
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
About Oklahoma City, OK
As a travel nurse in Oklahoma City, OK here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oklahoma City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 93°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 49°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma City is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- Oklahoma City has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Oklahoma City offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, lakes, and hiking trails.