Travel On Call - Cath Lab Technologist
Wilkes Barre, PA
DT-Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, On call
Referral Bonus

DT-Trak is a national medical staffing company that works with federal, state, and commercial hospital systems.

 Job Title: Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist

Department: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Job Summary: The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is a technologist primarily specializing in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization, percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PTCI), and peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. The technologist, functioning in a spirit of teamwork, provides technical assistance during the pre, intra and post procedural phases of cardiac catheterization. The technologist performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize customer satisfaction.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to work within a team environment
•  Ability to prioritize workload and handle emergency situations during routine and high risks procedure
•  Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care
•  Acquire and Maintain BCLS / ACLS certification within six months of hire.
•  Excellent communication skills to include patient/family education.
•  Ability to take call as required and respond within appropriate time
•  Discretion and confidentiality in word and action

Position Accountability:
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist is accountable to the Manager, Invasive Cardiac Laboratory.

Primary Responsibilities:

o   Assists physician with adult catheterization procedures, percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PTCI), myocardial biopsy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion and other associated procedures.

o    Records, monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.

o   Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion, this includes accurate cardiology database maintenance.

o   Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure

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