Travel Cath Lab Technologist

Company: Siemens Healthineers
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

The OpportunityDescriptionWe're looking for a Travel Cath Lab Technologist, working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Connecticut, United States.

• Assist with clinical, technical, and administrative functions on a daily basis.
• Verify patient identification, history, diagnosis, and procedure for both diagnostic and interventional cases.
• Assist with pre and post procedural patient care.
• Assist with procedural preparation, supplies, and maintain the sterile field according to the standards of care.
• Assist in sterile procedures per physician preference, policy and procedure.
• Operate Interventional Angiography Systems in dedicated suites.
• Set up and operate additional procedural products or equipment.
• Perform quality control and operation of the Angiography System in a safe and competent manner supporting the ALARA principles and alerting the physician of intra-procedural dose thresholds and equipment trouble shooting.
• Ensure all team members understand and comply with the principles of radiation safety to include time, distance, proper care and use of lead aprons and dosimetry badges.
• Actively participate in room turnover, patient transfer, terminal cleaning, stocking and quality improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as required. Experience Required for Your Success
  • Interventional Imaging background with a minimum of 1-year full-time work in an interventional or invasive clinical setting
  • Clinical competency within Invasive Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Hybrid, Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional, &/or Vascular Surgery Hybrid
  • Proficient operating Angiography Equipment, preferred experience with Siemens ARTIS C-arms
  • Good understanding of Advanced Imaging including acquisition, post processing, reconstruction, and 3D DynaCT features
  • Valid Certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) preferred
  • Valid State license (or Eligible to apply)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal needed
  • Ability to interact with patient, client and team members in an autonomous responsible, professional and ethical manner
  • Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

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