Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Brownsville, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,664/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Number of Beds: 2 Cath Labs
- Staff Composition: 2 monitor techs, 2 RNs, 2 techs
- Shifts:
- Day Shift: Manager, director, 4 techs, 2 RNs
- Night Shift: Not regularly scheduled; callbacks only
- Patient Ratio: 1:1
- Equipment Used: IABP, Impella, stents, balloons, IVUS, FFR, Ultrasound
- EMR System: Meditech
Typical Procedures
- Heart catheterizations and interventions
- Pacemaker and AICD placements
- Watchman device procedures
- Electrophysiology (EP) ablations
- Peripheral venous and arterial procedures
Required Qualifications
- Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification
- Experience with IABP and Impella devices
- Interventional Cath experience in peripheral and coronary procedures
Preferred Skills
- Electrophysiology (EP) experience
Additional Information
- Floating Areas: Interventional Radiology (IR), ICU (if competent), Pre/post PACU Cath Lab
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs
- Unit Policies:
- 30-minute response time for callbacks
- On-Call Requirements:
- Every other weekend on call
- Every other weeknight on call
Employer
Host Healthcare
255 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Lauren has made my travel nursing experience an absolute breeze. She responds almost immediately at any point in the day, she’s amazing at communicating with the different facilities and managers in terms of my contract/applications and any questions I may have, and you can tell that she truly cares about finding me the best job possible. Couldn’t do it without her!
Cons
none
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Brownsville, TX
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Brownsville, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of around 90°F and lows of around 75°F.
- Winter average highs of around 70°F and lows of around 50°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.
- Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of cultures due to its proximity to the Mexican border.
- Wide age range with a significant elderly population.
- Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
- Brownsville has a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to the border.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine.
- Cultural attractions include museums showcasing military aircraft, indigenous dress, and costumes.
- Outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching are popular at Boca Chica State Park and Sabal Palm Sanctuary.
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