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Certification details

ACLS and BLS required.
Rad Techs - Required Certifications: Radiology Technologist – ARRT, certification as a Radiology technician or Cardiovascular Technologist; Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist (RCIS) credential preferred.
RNs - Required Certifications: Registered Nurse licensure. Critical Care (CCRN) and Trauma certifications (TNCC) are preferred

Job details

Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Employment Type: Travel
Any candidate going to HCA Houston Northwest must be fully vaccinated - declinations are not accepted.

Job requirements

Skill Set Most recruited for: Strong clinical skills to deal with a variety of procedures and patients
Experience in Cath Lab, IR/Vascular Lab, Electrophysiology procedures
Rad Techs - Scrubbing/panning and circulating in interventional procedures. Monitoring is preferred but not required
RNs - Experience in circulating, monitoring, and administering conscious sedation in Cath Lab invasive procedures. ICU, ER, and experience in caring for critically ill patients. Scrubbing is preferred but not required
List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Cardiac, IR, Vascular cases, EP cases, Neuro
Best personality Fit: Must work well with a variety of personalities, ability to work as a team, communicate effectively, stay calm under pressure, and utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Schedule information

General Information for Cath Lab: Facility has a 3 room Cath Lab suite with state-of-the-art equipment and performs a variety of Cardiovascular, IR, Vascular, EP, and Neuro procedures during the hours of 6:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday.

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Short Term Acute Care
294 beds
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ADDRESS710 Cypress Creek PkwyHouston, TX 77090

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Cost of Living

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Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

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Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

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