Cath Lab Technologist

SA0860 - Cath Lab Technologist - Rockford, IL - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare team is currently looking for Cath Lab Technologist to work onsite in Rockford.

Shift: 10:00 hr - Days

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct patient care before, during and after procedure.
• Assists the physician with adult and pediatric cardiac catheterizations including but not limited to the following procedures and techniques: myocardial biopsy, transluminal coronary angioplasty and stenting, rotational atherectomy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, cardiac
• assist device insertion, percutaneous valvuloplasty, percutaneous valve implantation, ASD/PFO closure, peripheral vascular diagnostic/interventional procedures.
• Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.
• Records, monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.
• Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure.
• Continuously monitors patient's physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure (i.e. vital signs, cardiac rhythm, pain/discomfort, anxiety, etc.) and responds appropriately.
• Initiates and maintains IV access.
• Administers all ordered medications, intravenous drips and emergency medications before, during and after procedure.
• Operates specialized equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responds appropriately to all emergency situations within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac/respiratory arrest including CPR, drug administration, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and airway management.
• Assesses patient for complications related to medications or procedures and responds appropriately.
• Discontinues arterial and/or venous access safely through use of manual compression or available compression devices.
• Assists physician with use of invasive closure devices.
• Gives/receives phone/verbal report on all patients.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Restocks and prepares catheterization laboratory between procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Accepts On-Call responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Cath Lab tech with minimum 3 year experience.
• BLS, ACLS is required.
• interventional radiology experience.
• ARRT required.
• Covid vaccine required, including booster for those eligible (5 months after last dose). Medical/Religious exemptions must be tested weekly and be prepared to provide proof should it be requested.