Cath Lab Tech in Texas

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) Technician to join our team. As a Cath Lab Technician, you will specialize in the cardiovascular system and work closely with patients and cardiologists during procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for procedures by taking vital signs, starting IVs, obtaining medical histories, and explaining the procedure. Provide emotional support and ensure that patients understand the process.

- Equipment Preparation: Prepare the procedure room, ensure an adequate stock of supplies, sterilize instruments and catheters, calibrate pressure transducers and tubing, and set up catheterization trays.

- During Procedures: Assist cardiologists with surgeries and other procedures, maintain and operate EKG equipment and real-time readouts, and prepare patients for angioplasty while anesthetizing the area.

- Other Responsibilities: Perform EKG tests,...

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) Technician to join our team. As a Cath Lab Technician, you will specialize in the cardiovascular system and work closely with patients and cardiologists during procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for procedures by taking vital signs, starting IVs, obtaining medical histories, and explaining the procedure. Provide emotional support and ensure that patients understand the process.

- Equipment Preparation: Prepare the procedure room, ensure an adequate stock of supplies, sterilize instruments and catheters, calibrate pressure transducers and tubing, and set up catheterization trays.

- During Procedures: Assist cardiologists with surgeries and other procedures, maintain and operate EKG equipment and real-time readouts, and prepare patients for angioplasty while anesthetizing the area.

- Other Responsibilities: Perform EKG tests,...

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) Technician to join our team. As a Cath Lab Technician, you will specialize in the cardiovascular system and work closely with patients and cardiologists during procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for procedures by taking vital signs, starting IVs, obtaining medical histories, and explaining the procedure. Provide emotional support and ensure that patients understand the process.

- Equipment Preparation: Prepare the procedure room, ensure an adequate stock of supplies, sterilize instruments and catheters, calibrate pressure transducers and tubing, and set up catheterization trays.

- During Procedures: Assist cardiologists with surgeries and other procedures, maintain and operate EKG equipment and real-time readouts, and prepare patients for angioplasty while anesthetizing the area.

- Other Responsibilities: Perform EKG tests,...

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Location: Kerrville, TX

This is a Travel position, 4x10, 40 hours per week guaranteed.

Pay Rate: $2,840 week.

Physical Setting:

• Acute Care

Schedule:

• 10 Hour Shift
• Day Shift
• Overtime
  
  

Requirements

Experience:

• Cath Lab Experience-1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RCIS Certification (Preferred)
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Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Cath Lab Technologist assists in procedures, prepares patients for procedures (IV placement, blood collection, and site preparation), reviews patient chart to ensure consents and appropriate labs are in place, and monitors patients post-procedure (site management, vital sign and telemetry monitoring). The Cath Lab Technologist will ensure high quality, effective patient care, while working collaboratively to integrate the goals of the HVC with Huntsville Memorial Hospital. The Cath Lab Technologist functions as a member of the heart and vascular team; possesses skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the patient population.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a school of vocational nursing or a medical radiologic technology program.

Experience: None required. One year of clinical experience in Cardiac and Peripheral...

Under supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Tech provides supportive care to meet the needs of individual patients. Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. Performs the daily comfort and care needs of patients, and assists nurses and other health care team members with patient care. May provide daily clerical support to the nursing unit. Assists with the safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients according to established standards. Participates in the Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs. Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.

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