Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Grand Blanc, MI
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist The organization is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist for a full-time position. This role involves supporting diagnostic and interventional procedures with a thorough understanding of cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology. The technician will assist with catheterizations, monitor procedures, and ensure patient safety throughout the process.

Job Details

• Position Description: Demonstrates understanding of cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal physiology and pathology. Assists with orientation and training of Cath Lab staff. Responsible for special projects and committee participation. Adheres to medical ethics in the role of the Cardiac Cath Lab Tech II. Demonstrates thorough understanding of electrocardiogram (ECG) and related terminology. Recognizes waveform morphology and arrhythmias; responds as appropriate. List and describe common cardiac pathologies, symptoms, and treatments. Demonstrates knowledge of all cardiac medications, their pharmacokinetics, actions, indications, and dosages. Recognizes abnormalities in laboratory values and alerts physicians accordingly. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and intervenes during cardiac arrest using Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) standards. Monitors diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures, differentiates between interventions, and understands the use of imaging and device technologies. Explains indications and potential complications of therapies. Identifies coronary anatomy and cardiac pressure waveforms, communicates findings, and calculates hemodynamic parameters. Sets up supplies and monitors patient during procedures, including cardiac outputs and oxygen saturations. Differentiates between types of interventions and understands associated devices. Explains indications and potential complications of thrombolytic therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction. Utilizes fluoroscopy systems effectively.

• Schedule: Full-time, weekdays, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, with one variable weekday off per week. On-call required: one weekend per month (5 pm Friday to 6:30 am Monday) and four weeknights per month (5 pm to 6:30 am next day). No additional weekend commitment outside of on-call.

• Required Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience in a cath/EP lab, capable of scrubbing for all types of heart catheterizations, peripheral vascular, structural heart, and electrophysiology procedures. Certification requirements include either Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with interventional experience; BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Merge Hemo documentation system; comfort working independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Additional Information: Must meet core customer service responsibilities and standards, demonstrating effective communication, ownership, understanding, motivation, sensitivity, excellence, teamwork, and respect. Ability to scrub in a sterile environment, wear lead aprons, lift patients with assistance, and push beds or stretchers.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits