Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Charlotte, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
4x10 hrs

Job Description

Job Summary
The Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist provides professional care in the
SHVI Invasive Cardiac, Pediatric and Peripheral Laboratories in accordance with
hospital policies and procedures.

The Registered Electrophysiology Invasive Specialist provides professional care in the
in the various SHVI Invasive Cardiac, Pediatric, Vascular and Electrophysiology (EP)
Laboratories in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions
• Demonstrates evidence based practice and performs care for the comfort and
wellbeing of the patient.
• Performs and/or assists with treatments, therapies, and procedures (including
scrub assistant, monitoring and circulating) under the direction of the physician.
• Administers medication under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Documents a current clinical picture and records designated information in the
patient record.
• Conveys relevant information to physicians and teammates.
• Calculates, interprets and analyzes data.
• Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards of care reflective of
current practice/literature.
• Participates in committee and governance activities.
• Assists in the ongoing education of the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
(nonregistered) to prepare such individual for the Cardiovascular Registry
examination.
• Demonstrates leadership in role as a preceptor and serves as a clinical resource
for others.

Physical Requirements
Intermittent to rapid pace with high pressure situations, requiring periods of prolonged
concentration and critical thinking. Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting,
reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the
weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies Fluency in
reading, writing and speaking English is essential. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell,
touch, manual dexterity, good eye hand coordination. Standing and walking while
wearing 10-20 lbs lead radiation protection aprons. Must be able to respond quickly to
changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Potential exposure to radiation, secretions
and blood. Confined work area. Travel may be required.

Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited program of
Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, The American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists, nursing or related field required. Invasive Cardiovascular
Specialist/Electrophysiology Specialist training or experience preferred. Maintains
current BLS, ACLS and CCI/certification requirements.

Patient Population Served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates
the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and
special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information
• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably
necessary to do the job.
• Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes.
• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based
on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to
PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID
and password.


Machines, Tools, and Equipment
Related medical and office equipment and supplies.



SimpliFi Job Status SimpliFi Job Status Notes Shift
10hr Day Shift - 40 Shift Information
0730-1800 SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No
No On Call, Call Back Requirements
Two weekends every month and two weekdays of call – discussed during interview Weekend Rotation
Weekend rotation: discussed during interview Holiday Requirements
Travelers will do at least one holiday in a contract if applicable Floating Requirements
None JOB DESCRIPTION

Cardiac Cath Tech

• About Facility:
  • 874 Licensed beds
  • Level I Trauma
  • Teaching Hospital
  • Chest Pain Center
  • Stroke Center
  • Magnet Designated
  • Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
• Unit Information:
  • Beds: 4 cardiac rooms and 3 vascular rooms
  • Minimum Years of Experience required: at least 1 year of Cath Lab experience
  • Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
  • Cardiac cases: NON-STEMI, STEMI, TAVR, Watchman, Mitral Clip
  • Vascular cases: Mostly lower extremity angiograms and EVAR and TEVAR cases
• Patient Ratios:
  • Cardiac Cath Tech: 1:1
• Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
  • Cardiac Cath Tech: BLS, ACLS, ARRT-R or RCIS
• Skills required:
  • Required: Cath Lab experience; Vascular experience to include Endograft experience
  • Preferred: highly prefer experience in IR or in a lab working with vascular surgeons
  • RN: Charting in EPIC, pre/post documentation, Cath Lab experience, management of pressors
  • Cardiac Cath Tech:
• Support within the Department:
  • Traffic flow coordinator/Runs add on scheduling and staffing
  • Charge nurse
  • IV/VAT Team?
  • VAD Team
  • RT for emergencies
  • ECMO team
  • Code team
• Floating: None
• Technology/Equipment:
  • EMR: EPIC
  • Hemodynamic: Merge Hemo
  • IV Pump: Alaris
  • Med dispensing: Omnicell
  • Monitors: Philips
  • Xray equipment: Philips, Client, and Siemens
  • PACs: ISCV
  • Manifold
• Orientation (facility and unit) :
  • 1 week before on call
  • 2 days departmental
  • Ace modules
  • EPIC test and modules
• Scheduling:
  • Weekend rotation: discussed during interview
  • On call: two weekends every month and two weekdays of call – discussed during interview
  • Holiday Expectations: Travelers will do at least one holiday in a contract if applicable
  • RTO: Manager approval
  • Shift times: 0730-1800 (4 (10) hour shifts)
  • Schedule cycle: every 4 weeks
  • Travelers cover each other's RTO, so could be extra call in events of RTO
• Other notes:
  • Scrub Color: Green and provided
  • Parking: Free
  • Unit Culture: Great

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