Nurses Direct Medical Staffing ยท 5 months ago
Travel Contract Rad Tech - Cath Lab
Slidell, Louisiana, United States
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$2,400/wk - $2,500/wk
1+ years expNurses Direct Medical Staffing is a healthcare staffing company, and they are seeking a Travel Contract Rad Tech for the Cath Lab. The role requires the individual to complete all Card Cath procedures independently and to embody the company's values of compassion, integrity, and teamwork while performing essential duties in a patient care environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy
Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care
Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding
Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (may include placement of nasogastric tubes, IVs, urinary catheters, and administration of contrast)
Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards
Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted
Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.)
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Must be able to complete ALL Card Cath procedures, independently, including PPM, ICD's, peripheral, vascular, IR procedures
Must be able to perform radial and femoral approach
Specialized skills include Impella, Penumbra, Inari, IABP, Angiojet, Rotoblator, Laser, ShockWave, CO2 commander, and more
Must live Ochsner's values of Patients first, compassion, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and inclusivity
Completion of an approved radiologic technology program
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
Current unrestricted license in the state of practice
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities
2 years experience required in Cath Lab
Must live >65 miles from job site
Benefits
Health insurance available upon start of assignment.
Company
Nurses Direct Medical Staffing
We are a company owned and operated by Nurses. Our management team collectively has over 75 years experience in the nursing industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase