SA1094- Cath Lab Technologist - Rockford, IL - 13 Weeks Contract Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for Cath Lab Technologist to work onsite in Rockford.
Shift: 10:00 hr - Days
Essential Job Functions: - Provides direct patient care before, during and after procedure.
- Assists the physician with adult and pediatric cardiac catheterizations including but not limited to the following procedures and techniques: myocardial biopsy, transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting, rotational atherectomy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, cardiac
- assist device insertion, percutaneous valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation, ASD/PFO closure, peripheral vascular diagnostic/interventional procedures.
- Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
- Records, monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.
- Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure.
- Continuously monitors patient's physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure (i.e. vital signs, cardiac rhythm, pain/discomfort, anxiety, etc.) and responds appropriately.
- Initiates and maintains IV access.
- Administers all ordered medications, intravenous drips and emergency medications before, during and after procedure.
- Operates specialized equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) in a safe and efficient manner.
- Responds appropriately to all emergency situations within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
- Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac/respiratory arrest including CPR, drug administration, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and airway management.
- Assesses patient for complications related to medications or procedures and responds appropriately.
- Discontinues arterial and/or venous access safely through use of manual compression or available compression devices.
- Assists physician with use of invasive closure devices.
- Gives/receives phone/verbal report on all patients.
- Transports patients as necessary.
- Restocks and prepares catheterization laboratory between procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Accepts On-Call responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements: - Cath Lab tech with minimum 3 year experience.
- BLS, ACLS is required.
- interventional radiology experience.
- ARRT required.
- Covid vaccine required, including booster for those eligible (5 months after last dose). Medical/Religious exemptions must be tested weekly and be prepared to provide proof should it be requested.