Travel Technician / Technologist - $3,334 per week in Salt Lake City, UT

Job Title: CV Invasive Specialist Profession: Clinical Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Two years of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience (not including academic training or CVIS training) License: Currently registered as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES). Certifications: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. ACLS or PALS certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire). Must-Have: - Demonstrated proficiency in all CVIS I job duties without supervision. - Demonstrated expertise in performing complex diagnostic and advanced interventional procedures or demonstrated understanding. - Proficiency in correlation with years of experience with regards to electrophysiology procedures. - Maintains at least 20 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits per year. - Must be competent in basic coronary intervention. Description: Participates in procedure room preparation and post procedure turn around. Makes hemodynamic recordings, calculations, and interpretations. Provides emotional support for patients and their family members. Assists in inventory control. Fosters teamwork and cohesiveness with team members and physicians. Provides patient education and ensures patient comfort. Assesses and documents patient condition. Informs the physician of deviations from normal criteria throughout the procedure. Understands and applies principles of x-ray generation and safety. Understands and demonstrates the correct operation of imaging equipment. Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech, according to cath lab policies and procedures and scope of practice documents. May mix and administer some medications under the direction and supervision of the physician. Performs point of care testing and quality assurance. At the end of the procedure, may apply closure device, suture the sheath in place, or remove the sheath and apply pressure to obtain hemostasis. Provides thorough and accurate documentation of each procedure and associated events. Develops skills in operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting all equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Maintains complete knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options. Has a thorough knowledge of invasive diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques. Orients new CVIS I staff. Teaches, coaches, and mentors and provides direct supervision as a defined preceptor. Provides staff education in Skills Day Workshops. Trains staff in using specialized equipment and improving procedural techniques. Prepares for patient status changes related to procedural events. Takes immediate and appropriate action in response to status changes.