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Memorial Health is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Springfield, Illinois.
Perform responsible technical work on patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Responsible for the operation of various types of equipment and apparatus in providing assistance and support to the physicians performing procedures. Responsible for the proper operation of x-ray equipment and radiation safety.
MIT Program Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience practicing in specialty being considered for Minimum of 1 year experience traveling in specialty being considered for
Must be willing to flex between any of Memorial Health Affiliate locations (mid assignment or upon accepting extension of assignment)
Must be willing to work every other weekend and any Holiday that is observed over the course of assignment
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
• BLS required and ACLS preferred within 12-24 months of hire date.
• Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety license required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certificate required.
• Has successfully completed a basic EKG class after employment within one year.
Responsibilities:
• Set ups and operate a variety of electrical equipment in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory during a variety of procedures.
• Monitors the patient's electrocardiogram during procedures, alerts the physician of any irregular heart activity or change in pressure. Charges the patient appropriately for the procedure.
• Explains all procedures to the patient along with risks involved. Obtain consent forms signed by the patient prior to the procedure.
• Prepares patients for procedures.
• Acts as a circulator in the case, connects monitoring lines, checks pulses, collects and sets up appropriate equipment for the case.
• Performs as a sterile assistant, assists the physician in scrubbing and maintaining a sterile field, assists the physician with catheter and/or equipment insertion and removal. Dresses and/or sutures insertion site following the procedure. Sets up arterial pressure line (if needed) or pulls sheath and obtains hemostasis.
• Assists in the use of arterial closure devices.
• Records, interprets, and calculates various types of data collected during the procedure.
• Maintains equipment, corrects equipment malfunctions and reports malfunctions for repair.
• Instructs technologists and others in the performance of technical procedures, operations of equipment, and collection and interpretation of data.
Memorial Health Job ID #2023--10053. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
One of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois, Memorial Health is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, home health, hospice, behavioral health and primary and specialty care physician services. We deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across central Illinois in support of our mission to improve lives and build stronger communities through better health. Our values of safety, integrity, quality and stewardship guide us as we fulfill our mission and positively impact our colleagues, patients and communities. (info available at https://memorial.health/about-us/)
One look at our many certifications and accreditations and you’ll know: We remain dedicated to excellence in care, education, and research. Through alliances with the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and Southern Illinois University of Medicine, we can offer you the ability to learn, grow, and advance in ways that others can’t.
Contractor
$63k-81k (estimate)
05/16/2024
05/31/2024
memorialhealth.com
YORK, PA
25 - 50
1955
BRENDA L BARSHINGER
<$5M
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