Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

American Traveler; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a Cath Lab/EP Technologist to support interventional labs including Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Radiology. Requires ARRT certification (RCIS not accepted), a BSN, and active Illinois license.

IDNS certification, BLS/ACLS through AHA are required, with 1+ year of hospital imaging experience. Experience with cath procedures, EP studies, vascular access, and use of Siemens equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required; RCIS not accepted.
• BSN required.
• IDNS certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certification through AHA required.
• Illinois license in hand at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted.
• Minimum 1 year of direct hospital imaging experience.

Responsibilities

• Interventional lab servicing Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Radiology.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Provide room circulator and scrubbing support.
• Support 1:3 patient ratio.
• Handle equipment setup and post-procedure clean-up.

Skills

ARRT certification

BSN

IDNS certification

BLS/ACLS (AHA)

Illinois license

Hospital imaging experience

Cath Lab procedures

Electrophysiology procedures

Vascular studies

Siemens equipment

Ability to scrub and circulator

Education

BSN

Tools

Siemens equipment

Perclose/StarClose vascular closure

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab/EP Technologist for an interventional lab servicing Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Radiology, requiring ARRT certification and 1+ years of hospital imaging experience.

Requirements

• ARRT certification required; RCIS alone is not accepted
• BSN required
• Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS) certification required
• BLS and ACLS certification required through AHA
• Illinois license required in hand at time of consideration; emergency or pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of direct hospital experience in Medical Imaging required
• CVT or RCIS certification preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills required in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab procedures including left/right heart catheterization, PCI, PTCA, IABP placement/removal, ASD closures, rotablator atherectomy
• Experience with electrophysiology studies, cardiac ablation, cardiac mapping, cardioversion, pacemaker insertion, and tilt table studies
• Experience with vascular studies/procedures including carotid stenting and endovascular interventions
• Proficiency with vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
• Experience with Siemens equipment
• Ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and interpret dysrhythmias
• Experience serving as room circulator and scrubbing to maintain sterile field
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Interventional lab servicing Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Radiology
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• 4x10 hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Weekend requirement with on-call every 3rd weekend plus 1-2 weekday call shifts
• Responsible for winter holiday call coverage
• 30-minute meal break
• Potential to float between facilities within the health system if requested by the unit
• Responsibilities include equipment set up, maintaining sterile field, and assisting with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Non-licensed direct patient caregivers not listed as 'Eligible' in the IL Healthcare Worker Registry must travel to Illinois at least two Fridays before their start date to complete mandatory in-state fingerprinting; out-of-state fingerprints are not accepted
• All requested time off must be submitted with the application and cannot be added afterward
• Two professional references required, with one from a supervisor, manager, or charge RN within the last year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-767128

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