JOB TITLE:

Cath Lab Technologist

JOB LOCATION:

Anchorage, AK

JOB TYPE:

Direct Hire

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. They are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, they receive 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery. Based in Anchorage, is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

As a highly-skilled and compassionate Cath-Lab Technologist, you will aid with all invasive cardiac, vascular and interventional procedures. You will demonstrate clinical competency, nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to providing quality patient care. You will be part of a team that pulls together to provide a quality patient care experience. They are seeking passionate individuals who are ready to take their career to the next level! In this role:

You will be responsible for all testing and therapeutics that takes place in the Cath lab. These procedures include but are not limited to: cardiac catheterizations and/or coronary interventions, EP device and ablation therapies, interventional radiology, neuro diagnostic/interventions, endovascular procedures, and structural Heart (LAAC, TAVR) procedures.

You will facilitate effective communication among departmental staff to ensure interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to patient care. Uses appropriate SBAR process for hand-off communication.

You will assist the patient through all aspects of the procedure, including transport, site preparation, sterile procedure, patient monitoring, and hemostasis following removal of catheter or sheath, and return to room. Manages emergent cases.

You will maintain accurate, timely and compliant patient records.

Completes all paperwork associated with these procedures and prepares tests for physician interpretation. 

You will demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations 

You will collaborate with fellow members of the team and orient and needed. What qualifications you will need: 

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification 
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS) within six months of hire 
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Registered Radiographer (ARRT) 
• Must have experience – ARRT/RCIS cert preferred 
• Open to reviewing CVOR/CST with strong Vascular/IR exp 
• Exp Scrubbing, Monitoring, and Circulating required 
• 4yrs Cath/IR exp strongly preferred 
• No mapping exp needed (performed by 3rd party company) 
• Unit Beds/ rooms: 3 rooms, average 4-6 procedures per day
  

SCHEDULE:

Full-Time – 12 Hour Shifts – /Weekend/Holiday

Shift times: 7a – 7:30p (12 hr shifts)

COMPENSATION:

$38.48