TECH - CathLab
2 weeks ago
Bridgeport, United States
Travel Nurse Across America
Full time
Description We're looking for a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist (Cath Lab Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Bridgeport, CT.
The right Cath Lab Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.
Cath Lab Techs assist doctors during advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular procedures, and structural heart procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Scrubbing, monitoring and assisting providers as requested.
As a Cath Lab Tech, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing the Cardiac Lab procedure rooms by ensuring adequate stock is available and in working condition, including instrument sterilization if applicable.
- Preparing patient and equipment for cardiac lab procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing.
- Operating and ensuring the quality control of all equipment utilized in the cardiac cath lab. Knowledge of all related equipment within the laboratory.
- Scrubbing in during procedures, assisting the physician in maneuvering catheters.
- Obtaining and recording hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating-hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
- Monitoring the patient's hemodynamic status during procedures in the cardiac cath lab.
- Participating in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Must have 1 year of experience. The Cath Lab Tech must have BLS, ACLS, ARRT (R) -CI preferred or CCI-RCIS certification, and state specific licensing when required.
Requirements*: BLS, ACLS, ARRT, CCI, 1 Year
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
