Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab

PeaceHealth is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist - Cath Lab for a Non Employee-Nurse, Resp Therapy, Clinical Support, 1.00 FTE, Variable position, NO auto offers accepted, YES on call required 1x per week plus every 4-5 weekends, 1 year of Epic experience not applicable, WA RCIS or WA ARRT, Cath Lab 1 year minimum experience. The bill rate for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $115. This is an all inclusive bill rate.

Uses a variety of specialized equipment in assisting the physician in the performance of all invasive procedures resulting in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.

• Assists physician in performing invasive procedures. May perform related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position, and document findings.
• Scrubs in for handling guide wires, catheter, administering contrast injections, flushing catheters, and other scrub duties as assigned per specialty.
• Performs pre-procedural patient care activities.
• Monitors and records patient’s condition and procedures’ progress. Retrieves and reviews patient data.
• Prepares and maintains sterile field.
• Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Secondary Education Program Required: Cardiovascular or
• Accredited Secondary Education Program Required: Radiologic Technology PHSW Cath Lab only. Or a combination of education and experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job and obtain required certification, licensure, and registration or

• Minimum of 2 years Required: Clinical experience in Cardiac Cath Lab required or equivalent or
• Required: Previous experience working in a hospital setting

• Required: Cardiovascular Tech RCIS or ARRT and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
• Required: within 6 months Advanced Cardiac Life Support and
• May be required: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification and

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills required (Required)
• Complete understanding of vascular and related organ anatomy (Required)
• Ability to interact within a variable environment good team dynamics (Required)
• Ability to multi-task and self-lead problem solving skills (Required)
• Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility (Required)

• NIHSS course and certification completed within six months of hire.
• Per Diem staff are required to have a minimum of 2 years of Invasive Catheterization Lab experience. Per Diem staff minimum shift requirement: 4 shifts per month
• On-call required.

• Washington: RCIS. In place of the RCIS, an ARRT is required. An ARRT requires the addition of an ARRT-CV or ARRT-CI and ARRT-VI within 1 year from date of hire.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

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