AlliedTravelCareers is working with Aequor to find a qualified Cath Lab Tech in Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301!
of patients on the unit: Cardiac caths, peripherals, TAVR, devices, etc.SHIFT: DAYS 7AM - 3:30pmSTART: ASAPRATE:$115REQUIRED
Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) certification is requiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required
One of the following certifications is preferred (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria):Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCIRegistered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCIRegistered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCIRadiography (R) by ARRTCardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRTCardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRTVascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRTAbdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMSObstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMSAdult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMSRegistered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMSState Licensure required based on modalityLouisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBESummary:
The
Catheterization
Laboratory
Technologist
I
has
a
critical
role
in
supporting
cardiac
catheterization
procedures
by
preparing
the
lab
and
operating
essential
equipment,
including
fluoro
imaging
and
digital
image
acquisition.
This
role
ensures
the
accurate
documentation
of
patient
information
and
hemodynamic
measurements,
while
also
maintaining
stringent
aseptic
technique
and
patient
safety
standards.
The
Technologist
I
actively
collaborates
with
the
medical
team
to
optimize
patient
care
and
departmental
efficiency,
serving
as
the
radiation
safety
representative
during
X-ray
usage
and
continually
developing
proficiency
in
specialized
cath
lab
technologies.
expectations
of
the
applicable
OneCHRISTUS
Competencies:
Leader
of
Self,
Leader
of
Others,
or
Leader
of
Leaders.Promotes
Organizational
Principles
of
Catholic
Healthcare;
Solidarity,
Holistic
Care,
Respect
for
Human
Life,
Participatory
Community
of
Work
and
Mutual
Respect,
Stewardship,
Act
in
communion
with
the
Church.Ensures
major
equipment
is
operational
in
assigned
area(s)
and
documents
as
required
for
quality
control;
reports
any
issues
through
chain
of
command
and
per
hospital
process.Participates
in
daily
room
checks
and
stocking
of
supplies.Accesses
daily
patient
schedule
and
appropriate
patient
information
for
assigned
procedures.Ensures
appropriate
equipment,
supplies,
and
room
configuration
for
all
procedures.Collaborates
with
procedure
team
and
Cath
Lab
Lead/Coordinator
to
ensure
appropriate
patient
care
and
departmental
efficiency
at
all
times.Ensures
proper
patient
information
is
entered
into
cath
lab
computer
and
imaging
systems.Ensures
proper
procedure
documentation,
hemodynamic
measurements/recording,
and
ECG
recognition
during
assigned
procedures.Ensures
patient
position
is
appropriate
and
safely
secured
on
procedure
table
per
procedure
type.Trains
and
completes
competencies
to
set
up
and
operate
cath
lab
equipment
including,
but
not
limited
to:
Imaging
(X-Ray,
intravascular
ultrasound-IVUS,
intracardiac
echo-ICE),
contrast
injector,
hemodynamic
system,
intra-aortic
balloon
pump,
rotational
atherectomy,
thrombectomy,
left
ventricular
assist
device,
etc.Supports
and
anticipates
the
needs
of
the
physician
and
ensures
patient
safety
when
scrubbing
procedures;
moves/pans
table
appropriately
during
fluoro
and
X-Ray
acquisition.Adheres
to
aseptic
technique
100%
of
the
time
during
procedures
and
stops
the
line
if
a
break
in
sterile
technique
is
identified.Adheres
to
organizational
policies
and
processes
related
to
patient
safety,
patient
privacy,
infection
control
(hand
hygiene),
and
patient
communication
before,
during,
and
after
procedure.Collaborates
with
others
on
the
team
in
sharing
knowledge;
to
gain
and
provide
appropriate
knowledge
as
appropriate;
to
foster
teamwork
and
team
cohesion.Supports
department
and
team
by
engaging
in
patient
transport
as
appropriate.Obtains
and
maintains
proficiency
in
access
site
management.Acts
as
radiation
safety
representative
for
patients
and
team
while
X-Ray
is
used.Performs
fluoro
imaging
and
digital
image
acquisition
as
appropriate
for
procedure
or
as
instructed
by
the
physician.Adheres
to
the
attendance
policy
and
departmental
productivity
standards.Supports
department
and
organization s
commitment
to
Zero
Harm
and
Customer
Service.Adheres
to
departmental
and
organizational
dress
code.Understands
and
upholds
the
CHRISTUS
mission,
vision,
and
purpose.Supports
and
promotes
Unit
based
Councils,
process
improvement
projects,
and
a
nursing
collaborative
care
model
that
meets
requirements
for
magnet
status.Promotes
and
serves
with
respect
to
the
CHRISTUS
core
values;
Dignity,
Integrity,
Excellence,
Compassion,
Stewardship.Job
from
an
accredited
school
of
Radiology
Technology,
an
associate s
degree
in
a
healthcare-related
field,
or
an
acceptable
equivalent
requiredBachelor's
degree
preferredExperience0-1
year
of
experience
in
an
acute
care
setting
preferredLicenses,
Registrations,
or
CertificationsBasic
Life
Support
(BLS)
certification
is
requiredAdvanced
Cardiovascular
Life
Support
(ACLS)
certification
is
required
One
of
the
following
certifications
is
preferred
(individuals
whose
ARRT
certification
lapsed
prior
to
June
1,
2023,
may
qualify
under
LSRTBE
exemption
criteria):Registered
Cardiovascular
Invasive
Specialist
(RCIS)
by
CCIRegistered
Cardiac
Electrophysiology
Specialist
(RCES)
by
CCIRegistered
Cardiac
Sonographer
(RCS)
by
CCIRadiography
(R)
by
ARRTCardiac
Interventional
Radiography
(CI)
by
ARRTCardiovascular
Interventional
Radiography
(CV)
by
ARRTVascular
Interventional
Radiography
(VI)
by
ARRTAbdomen
(AB)
RDMS
by
ARDMSObstetrics
&
Gynecology
(OB/GYN)
RDMS
by
ARDMSAdult
Echocardiography
(AE)
RDCS
by
ARDMSRegistered
Vascular
Technologist
(RVT)
by
ARDMSState
Licensure
required
based
on
modalityLouisiana:
LRT
(R)
or
(F)
by
LSRTBE
In
accordance
with
the
CHRISTUS
Health
License,
Certification
and
Registration
Verification
Policy,
all
Associates
are
required
to
obtain
the
required
certifications
for
their
respective
positions
within
the
designated
time
frame.
Work
Schedule:
7AM-3:30PM
Work
Type:
Full
Time
General CommentsType
of
patients
on
the
unit:
Cardiac
caths,
peripherals,
TAVR,
devices,
etc.Temp
to
perm
is
a
possibility
No. of Positions: 1/1.