Travel Cath Lab Tech in Longmont, CO - Cynet Health
Longmont, CO 80501
About the Job
Weekly Pay Range - $2517 To $2797
**Job Title:** Cath Lab Technologist
**Job Specialty:** Cardiovascular Imaging
**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks
**Shift:** Day - 5x8 - 07AM - 03PM - 40 Hours
**Guaranteed Hours:** 40
**Experience:** One year of imaging experience strongly preferred; Experience in invasive cardiovascular technology preferred; Cardiac diagnostic/interventional procedural experience preferred
**License:** Surgical Assistant-License, Registered Technologist, Radiology, Vascular-Interventional Radiology, or Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology (R.T
(R)(VI)(ARRT) or R.T
(R)(CV)(ARRT))
**Certifications:** American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association Basic Life Support
**Must-Have:** High School Diploma/GED Required, Associate Degree (Preferred)
**Job Description:**
- Provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department.
- Perform high-quality images and exams on patients while being sensitive to patient needs.
- Follow standards of safe radiation practice and maintain personal and patient exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and act as a role model for other technologists.
- Assist physicians in specialized cardiovascular procedures, including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intra-aortic balloon pump operation (IABP), and electrophysiology studies.
- Ensure safety for self, patients, and others during imaging procedures.
- Provide information and instructions to patients and/or families regarding procedures.
- Assist patients during exams, observe equipment, and document unusual occurrences.
- Facilitate smooth patient flow, schedule exams, and optimize equipment/resource use.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, imaging personnel, students, and hospital staff.
- Perform IV starts and contrast administration as required.
- Participate in on-call coverage outside of standard hours, as per department/facility policy.
- Input procedure charges and required data accurately.
- Maintain a clean work area and ensure equipment maintenance documentation.
- Engage in professional development activities and share knowledge with staff.
- Participate actively in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with regulations, standards, and contribute to ACR accreditation.
- Exhibit effective time management and adaptability to changing workload and technologies.
- Evaluate and document patient status, providing timely interventions/referrals.
- Reflect clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency in job responsibilities.
- Ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, using equipment and resources efficiently.
- Adapt to changing patient needs and operational policies with flexibility.
**Job Title:** Cath Lab Technologist
**Job Specialty:** Cardiovascular Imaging
**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks
**Shift:** Day - 5x8 - 07AM - 03PM - 40 Hours
**Guaranteed Hours:** 40
**Experience:** One year of imaging experience strongly preferred; Experience in invasive cardiovascular technology preferred; Cardiac diagnostic/interventional procedural experience preferred
**License:** Surgical Assistant-License, Registered Technologist, Radiology, Vascular-Interventional Radiology, or Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology (R.T
(R)(VI)(ARRT) or R.T
(R)(CV)(ARRT))
**Certifications:** American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association Basic Life Support
**Must-Have:** High School Diploma/GED Required, Associate Degree (Preferred)
**Job Description:**
- Provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department.
- Perform high-quality images and exams on patients while being sensitive to patient needs.
- Follow standards of safe radiation practice and maintain personal and patient exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and act as a role model for other technologists.
- Assist physicians in specialized cardiovascular procedures, including diagnostic and interventional catheterization, pacemaker/defibrillator implantation, intra-aortic balloon pump operation (IABP), and electrophysiology studies.
- Ensure safety for self, patients, and others during imaging procedures.
- Provide information and instructions to patients and/or families regarding procedures.
- Assist patients during exams, observe equipment, and document unusual occurrences.
- Facilitate smooth patient flow, schedule exams, and optimize equipment/resource use.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, imaging personnel, students, and hospital staff.
- Perform IV starts and contrast administration as required.
- Participate in on-call coverage outside of standard hours, as per department/facility policy.
- Input procedure charges and required data accurately.
- Maintain a clean work area and ensure equipment maintenance documentation.
- Engage in professional development activities and share knowledge with staff.
- Participate actively in department/hospital quality and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with regulations, standards, and contribute to ACR accreditation.
- Exhibit effective time management and adaptability to changing workload and technologies.
- Evaluate and document patient status, providing timely interventions/referrals.
- Reflect clinical expertise, competence, and proficiency in job responsibilities.
- Ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, using equipment and resources efficiently.
- Adapt to changing patient needs and operational policies with flexibility.
Source : Cynet Health