Radiology - Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Origin Travel Nurses; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking a Cath Lab Technician for a 90-day contract in Newton, NJ. The role involves preparing and assisting in cardiac caths, PCI, and related procedures, with on-site duties and 4-day weeks from 7 AM to 5 PM.

Responsibilities include monitoring hemodynamic data, providing procedural support before, during, and after procedures, and managing access sites per physician guidance. On-call STEMI coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cath Lab procedures such as cardiac caths, PCI, and peripheral vascular work.
• Ability to monitor and document hemodynamic data.
• Capable of assisting physicians before, during, and after procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in cardiac caths, PCI (STEMI), peripheral vascular, pacemaker, and interventional radiology procedures.
• Monitor, document, and calculate hemodynamic data.
• Provide procedural assistance to the physician in pre, intra, and post-procedure settings.
• Assess and manage access sites, informing the physician as needed.
• Adhere to on-call protocols for the Cath Lab.
• Prepare patients for procedures adequately.

Skills

Cath Lab

Procedures

Hemodynamics

Education

Cath Lab Technician Certification

Job description

Location

Newton, NJ

Assignment Duration

This is a 90-day contract position.

Schedule / Shift

This position offers a 4-day work week with 9.5-hour shifts from 7 AM to 5 PM. There may be 1-2 weekend STEMI on-call requirements.

Job Description

The Cath Lab Technician will prepare and assist in various cardiac procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), and peripheral vascular procedures. The role includes monitoring and documenting hemodynamic data and providing procedural support to physicians before, during, and after procedures. Ensuring patient preparation and managing access sites will also be critical components of your responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in cardiac caths, PCI (STEMI), peripheral vascular, pacemaker, and interventional radiology procedures.


• Monitor, document, and calculate hemodynamic data.


• Provide procedural assistance to the physician in pre, intra, and post-procedure settings.


• Assess and manage access sites, informing the physician as needed.


• Adhere to on-call protocols for the Cath Lab.


• Prepare patients for procedures adequately.

Required Experience

Candidates must have relevant experience in the Cath Lab, particularly in performing the outlined duties.

Certifications / Licensure

Current certification as a Cath Lab Technician or relevant licensure is required.