Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Hickory, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs
$2,592/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech with at least 2 years of experience in the specialty. The role involves performing plan of care interventions including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatments. The position requires collaboration with the care team, physicians, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Work Environment
- Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Shift: Various
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Patient Population: Various
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) System: Cerner
- Dress Code: Scrubs provided
Key Responsibilities
- Perform plan of care interventions such as medication administration and specimen collection
- Document patient care provided
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to care team, physicians, patients, and families
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
- Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharge, referrals, and psychosocial support
- Evaluate and provide patient/family education tailored to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
- Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients
Required Qualifications
- Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
Additional Notes
- Call requirements and weekend hours may apply
- Must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status
This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped cardiac cath lab with a supportive interdisciplinary team.
Employer
LifePoint
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About Hickory, NC
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 49°F, and average lows are around 28°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.
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