Job Title: Cath Lab Technologist
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Location: Lewiston, Idaho
Must-Haves
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Cardiovascular technologist (CVT), or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
- At least one year of experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac and/or general catheterization laboratory
- At least 1 year experience in digital and cine imaging and archiving.
- Proficient in X-ray, Monitoring & Scrubbing
Job Description
Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance & Housing Allowance Available
Salary: The salary offer is based on years of experience. 0 years of experience is the minimum and 29/30 years of experience is the maximum.
Shift/Weekend Rotation: Monday – Friday; 8-hour shifts: 7 am – 3:30 pm
Call Schedule: $4.00/hour while on call - minimum of 8 shifts/month with 1-2 weekends/month included in the minimum requirement
Call Back: minimum of 2-hours of pay when called in at time & one half
Volume/Caseload: 30 plus scheduled cases per week
Types of Procedures: TCAR, AAA, Peripheral vascular, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Right and Left Heart Cath, STEMI, and Stroke
The Cath Lab Technologist works in the cardiovascular catheterization laboratory performing several special duties including, but not limited to, operating all of the radiographic fluoroscopic equipment while performing general diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Works with and assists all physicians, technologists, and nurses, to maintain a customer-friendly environment in the laboratory. Participates and shares with call rotation, while adhering to variable shift scheduling. The Cath Lab Technologist is accountable for compliance with all hospital and applicable regulatory standards of licenses/certificates.
Minimum Requirements
- BLS on the first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center
- ACLS - within 3 months of hire (to be assigned by the Learning Center)
- At least one year of experience in diagnostic and interventional procedures in a cardiac and/or general catheterization laboratory
- At least 1 year experience in digital and cine imaging and archiving.
- Required roles for this position are:
- X-ray Proficiency
- Monitoring Proficiency
- Scrubbing Proficiency
- Persons not meeting the above requirements will be evaluated for eligibility on an individual basis.
One Of The Following
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Cardiovascular technologist (CVT)
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)