TRA San Antonio Cath Lab Tech Local & Travel

Job description

Job Summary

Performs direct and indirect functions in the cardiac cath lab. Assists all physicians/staff with clinical and technical aspects of cardiovascular care. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Scrubs monitors and circulates in all invasive procedures in the cath lab and IVR. (invasive/surgical and interventional procedures) inventory control. Able to function on all cardiac alerts and STEMI cases. This position will support all the facilities in the market as needed.

Responsibilities

Assesses physical, psychosocial, and growth and development needs of the patient. Completes pre, intra and post procedure assessment. Informs nurse/MD of any changes in patient’s condition. Develops a plan of care for procedure being performed, plan of care is individualized to include specific patient problems, needs and scheduled procedure. Provides teaching and guidance to patient and/or family as well as staff members.

Able to execute x-ray for desired views - abdominal aorta gram, runoff, division. Stores and print images. Sets priorities for care of patients based on patient's needs and resources available. Identifies and performs appropriately in emergency patient care solutions. Has knowledge of set up and monitoring of IABP. Assists with set-up, insertion, and care of temporary and permanent pacemakers.

Qualifications

Education: Required: Associate degree in Radiology or equivalent, basic EKG course.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Radiology or equivalent.

Experience

Required: 6 months in cath lab/cardiac intervention lab.

Preferred

1 year experience providing cardiac cath, radiology care.

Certifications

Required: AHA BLS, ARRT or RCIS certification.

Preferred

ARRT (CV), (CI) or (VI); AHA ACLS.

Physical Demands

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