Interventional Services Tech
Bangor, Maine
Eastern Maine Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Interventional Services
• Location: Bangor, Maine
• Facility: Eastern Maine Medical Center, part of Northern Light Health

General Information

• Beds:

  • 5 Cath Labs
  • 2 EP Labs
  • 2 IR Labs
• Pre/Recovery Area: 36 beds
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years in Cath Lab/IR
• Travel Experience: At least 1 year required; first-time travelers not accepted

Patient Types

• Inpatient and Outpatient: Adults and some pediatric IR (not common)
• Acuity Levels: All levels from diagnostic to cardiogenic shock

Specific Patient Types

• Cath Lab:

  • Diagnostic, LHC/RHC, simple and complex PCIs, cardiogenic shock, Impella, balloon pump, CTOs, laser, CSI, Angiojet, Penumbra, EKOS
  • Structural heart procedures (Watchman, MitraClip, TAVR)
• General IR/Neuro-Vascular IR:

  • Diagnostic imaging, simple and complex interventions (neph tubes, feeding tubes, port placements, embolization, etc.)
• EP:

  • General EP including device implants (PPM, AICD) and ablations

Required Skillsets

• Travel Staff: Assigned based on experience/competency; experience in two modalities preferred (CL, EP, IR/N/V)
• RN Requirements:

  • Ability to read and interpret EKG
  • Cardiac Drip Titration
  • Scrub experience preferred
• Tech Requirements:

  • IR Techs: Scrub and circulate; neuro experience preferred
  • CL Techs: Scrub, pan x-ray table, and monitor
  • EP Techs: Scrub and pan x-ray table; EP monitor experience preferred

Required Certifications

• Tech:

  • BLS
  • ARRT and ME state license OR RCES/RCIS certified

Support Staff

• Nurse manager
• Two assistant managers
• Charge nurse
• Lead tech for each specialty area

Charting System/Equipment

• Charting System: CERNER PowerChart
• Specialty Equipment:

  • Phillips x-ray (Cath Lab and EP)
  • Siemens x-ray (IR/Neuro-Vascular)
  • Various advanced medical devices (e.g., Maquet balloon pump, Impella, EKOS)

Scheduling

• Hours: M-F, 0700-1730; Four 10-hour shifts/week with 1 day off
• Call Schedule:

  • 1 day/week and about every 6th weekend
  • Weekday call: 1730-0700
  • Weekend call: 1730 Friday – 0700 Monday
• Response Time: 30-minute response time; no sleep rooms available

Additional Information

• Floating: May float between Cath Lab/IR/EP within skillset limits; RTs assist with turnover and flow but do not take patient assignments.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Compliance Requirements

• Various documentation and certifications required, including background checks, health screenings, and immunizations.