Travel Cath Lab Technologist - $2,894 per week

CrossMed - Cath Lab is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Normal, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

  Job Description:
-The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Invasive Lab.
-The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study.
-The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.

Essential Functions:
-Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
-Anticipates set-up and needs for invasive procedures.
-Assists with inventory/supplies.
-Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
-Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
-Administers medication in compliance with scope of practice.
-Documents accurately and completely.
-Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
-Performs all essential functions of the Invasive Lab Radiologic Technologist.
-Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
-Required to float to all procedural areas.
-Maintains a clean and neat work area.
-Demonstrates competence in the operation of imaging, physiological monitoring, and related equipment; Performs basic troubleshooting for this equipment.

Department-Specific Job Functions:
-Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
-Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. -Assess patients for allergies.
-Function as a scrub and monitor technician on a rotating basis during procedures. -Assists physician during interventional procedures.
-Able to take call after 6 months of orientation. Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
-Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures.
-Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately.
-Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.
-Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 1 year as general radiographer. Education: Required Education:
-Associate's Degree in Related Field OR -Certificate in Radiologic Technology

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)
-IEMA Radiography License Illinois
-Radiography (R)(ARRT)

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

CrossMed HH Job ID #395552. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cath Lab Tech

About CrossMed - Cath Lab

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• Company provided housing options
• Dental benefits
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance