Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Alexandria, LA
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
3x12 hrs, Days

Facility Info:

CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini Hospital

3330 Masonic Drive

Alexandria, LA  71301

Specialty:

Catheterization Laboratory Technologist 

Shift Time:

7AM - 3:30PM

Job Description:

The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition. This role ensures the accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, while also maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards. The Technologist I actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, serving as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually developing proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Promotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church.

Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process.

Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.

Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.

Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.

Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.

Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.

Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.

Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type.

Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc.

Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition.

Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.

Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.

Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.

Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.

Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.

Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.

Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.

Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.

Supports department and organization’s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.

Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.

Understands and upholds the CHRISTUS mission, vision, and purpose.

Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.

Promotes and serves with respect to the CHRISTUS core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.

Requirements:

1YR+ Exp Working in Specialty 

1YR+ Exp Working Only in Acute Care Setting 

ACTIVE BLS (AHA)

ACTIVE ACLS (AHA) (Preferred & Highly Encouraged)

Current Rad Tech License-Louisiana State Board of Radiology

Current Rad Tech-ARRT National license

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Weekend Requirement-Yes, every third or fourth weekend

On Call Requirement-Yes, as selected in collaboration with other staff

Floating Requirement / Locations-None

Nurse / Patient Ratio-One patient to 4 staff members (2 nurses and 2 techs)

HWS Benefits:

Referral Bonus (Up to $500) 

Weekly Pay 

Medical Insurance

401k Matching