Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technician - $3,011 per week
: Job Details :

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Cardiovascular Technologist for a travel job in New York, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 38 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: -Monitors patient's blood pressures and informs physician of any changes from baseline.-Monitors the position of catheter in the heart by interpreting intracardiac pressures.-Records pressures in all chambers requested by physician.-Maintains through the use of the Cardiac Cath Lab computer a complete record of all events occurring during a procedure.-Responsible for calibrating and operating the equipment during a procedure ie A-Vox, Cardiac Output, ACT.-Informs physician and monitoring CVT of results.-Supplies physician with equipment during procedures ie catheter, wires, balloons, and stints.-Responsible for all data analysis, processing data through computer and printing out all appropriate information.-Sets up and calibrates the intra-aortic balloon pump, sets the initial timing and fine tunes the timing with the physician once balloon is in place.-Monitors the balloon pump during procedure and stays with the patient until they are in the CCU, OR, or the CSICU.-Assists in emergency situations by performing resuscitation measures. i.e. operating defibrillator, performing artificial resuscitation, external pacemaker, 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 they are introduced to the Cardiac Cath Lab. i.e. Flow wire, ultrasound, rotablator.-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, MR number, and appropriate information into the DX.-Assists the nursing staff by transporting patient from one area to next.

RightSourcing IHS Job ID #3-36333746. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 38 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.