Modality | Cardiac Cath Lab Tech |
Gross weekly pay | $3,431/week |
All-inclusive hourly rate | $85.76/hour |
Shift length | 4x10 Days hours |
Start date | ASAP |
Location | Portland, OR |
You’ll wonder why you don’t live in Portland after you’ve visited this laid-back and friendly city. With a reputation for manicured parks, eclectic nightlife, fine micro-breweries and distilleries, and nature that cuts right into the city, Portland’s a Pacific Northwest must-visit. Don’t miss the famous Japanese Garden, one of the largest and most beautiful of its kind outside of Japan.
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