Modality | Cardiac Cath Lab Tech |
Gross weekly pay | $3,439/week |
All-inclusive hourly rate | $85.97/hour |
Shift length | Rotating (40 hours) hours |
Start date | ASAP |
Location | Tacoma, WA |
Sitting at the foot of Mount Rainier, from whose former name the city takes its name, Tacoma is the perfect base point for exploring Mount Rainier National Park and the spectacular landscape surrounding.
Are you an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Tech seeking a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? As a Travel RCIS Cardiac Cath Lab Tech, you will have the opportunity to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating heart conditions in a variety of healthcare facilities. This role requires someone who is able to work efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, has strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and can adapt to changing situations.
To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech, and the RCIS (Registered Cardiac Invasive Specialist) and radiology (RT) license are preferred.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Assisting physicians in performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterizations
Operating imaging equipment and providing high-quality images to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment and ensuring that all equipment is in proper working order
Participating in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in cath lab technology
Providing education and support to patients and their families
Common Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures:
Coronary angiography
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
Electrophysiology studies (EPS)
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement
Pacemaker implantation
Ablation procedures for arrhythmias
Left and right heart catheterization
Angioplasty and stenting
Fractional flow reserve (FFR)
Cardiac biopsy
Ventricular assist device (VAD) placement
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement
Chronic total occlusion (CTO) revascularization