Cath Lab Technician - Traveler

Ascension•Cedar Park, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with procedures to analyze, diagnose, and treat the cardiovascular system. Responsibilities include preparing patients by reviewing medical history, positioning them, and cleaning/shaving/numbing testing sites. The technician will interpret, describe, and report test results, recognizing and reacting to recording errors and artifacts. A key part of the role is monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures, promptly reporting any abnormal findings. Additionally, the technician will prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and the lab area, ensuring equipment is functioning correctly and reporting any issues. Maintaining a clean and orderly department is also a responsibility.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Cardiac Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Approved Local Exception preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.
Prepare patients for procedures. Review medical history, position patient and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.
Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.
Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedure and promptly report any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.