Travel Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - $2,511 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title: Technician Profession: Technician Specialty: Cardiovascular Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8 hours, 5 days per week Hours per Shift: 9am - 9pm, 3 days per week, no weekends Experience: RCIS preferred License: N/A Certifications: N/A Must-Have: Excellent organizational skills Description: Monitors patient blood pressures and informs physician of any changes from baseline. Monitors the position of the catheter in the heart by interpreting intracardiac pressures. Records pressures in all chambers requested by physician. Maintains a complete record of all events occurring during a procedure using the cardiac catheterization lab computer. Responsible for calibrating and operating equipment during procedures, including A-Vox, cardiac output, and ACT. Informs physician and monitoring CVT of results. Supplies physician with equipment during procedures, including catheters, wires, balloons, and stents. Responsible for all data analysis, processing data through the computer, and printing out appropriate information. Sets up and calibrates the intra-aortic balloon pump, setting the initial timing and fine-tuning it with the physician once the balloon is in place. Monitors the balloon pump during procedures and remains with the patient until they are in the CCU, OR, or CSICU. Assists in emergency situations by performing resuscitation measures, including operating a defibrillator, performing artificial resuscitation, using an external pacemaker, and suctioning patients. Replenishes supplies in the lab as necessary and performs preventative maintenance on equipment, utilizing an understanding of the mechanical workings. Notifies supervisor of any serious malfunctions and equipment shortages. Responsible for learning and applying new technology and/or procedures as introduced to the cardiac catheterization lab, including flow wires, ultrasound, and rotablators. Operates power injector for large volume dye contrast injections. Assists in cardiac catheterizations by setting up, in a sterile field, equipment and instruments. Sets up rooms for each patient by entering name and MR number along with appropriate information into the system. Assists the nursing staff by transporting patients from one area to the next.