Travel Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist - $2,656 per week

TotalMed; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k

Medical benefits

Sick pay

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied seeks a Travel Cath Lab Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Dallas, TX. The role is 40 hours per week with 10-hour day shifts as part of a travel staffing team.

The EP/Cath Lab responsibilities include assisting physicians in interventional procedures, monitoring ECG, maintaining sterile technique, and documenting hemodynamic data. Candidates must have 1 year of relevant experience and required certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS if applicable, RCES or RCIS certification, and state licensure when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with cath lab procedures and contribute to cardiac diagnosis.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist as scrub person.
• Monitor ECG for abnormalities and report rhythms to the team.
• Record intracardiac/intravascular pressures and document findings.
• Communicate with patient to provide comfort and safety during procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in arrhythmia identification and hemodynamics.
• Document procedures and treatment plans in lab systems.
• Follow radiation safety and use McKesson PACS system.

Education

BLS

ACLS

PALS

RCES or RCIS

State-specific licensure

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Dallas, Texas.

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Dallas, Texas.

• Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for Electrophysiology Technologists (EP Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Dallas, TX. The right EP Tech should have 1 year of recent experience. Read below for more requirements.

As an EP Tech, you will be responsible for the use of the radiologic equipment and assisting the physicians with interventional and surgical procedures. EP Techs are also responsible for preparing and observing the patients undergoing the procedure and reporting abnormal activity.

Tasks

As an EP Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Follow physicians' orders. The EP Tech assists physicians with cath lab procedures and contributes to cardiac diagnosis within scope of practice.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise related to sterile technique, and all aspects of assisting physician in the role of the scrub person
• Demonstrate ability to continuously monitor ECG for abnormalities and report emergent or urgent rhythms to physician operator and other team members
• Monitor and record intracardiac and intravascular pressures
• Establish and maintain ongoing communication with patient throughout the procedure to facilitate patient comfort, emotional support, reassurance, and safety
• Demonstrate competency in arrhythmia identification, hemodynamic changes, and all interventional procedures
• Document procedure thoroughly and accurately using lab-specific documentation system to include hemodynamic data, medication administration, device implants, patient physical assessment, procedural findings, and treatment plan
• Practice radiation safety per protocol
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ACLS, PALS if applicable, CCI National certification - RCES or RCIS, and state-specific licensing when required.

EP Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. EP Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*

Requirements*: BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1503838. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Electrophysiology Technologists - EP Tech Technologist - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1