Invasive Technologist Regional Float

Job Summary

We currently have an amazing opportunity in our Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology Lab for a Cath/IR Invasive Technologist
. Working in our fast moving Cath/IR Lab offers a variety of procedural exposure. We are looking for Rad techs and/or RCIS techs who can wear many hats and think quickly on their feet while providing the best patient care. The Cath/IR lab invasive tech assists the team in the performing of the catheterizations and angiograms. They will monitor and examine the patient prior, during and after the procedure, as well as assist the physician and assist the medical team in whatever they may need during the procedure, such as supply knowledge and management with the department.

• Float between Omaha Metro Cardiac Cath Labs, as needed (float differential applied to base rate).
• Effectively communicates and works cooperatively with team members, patients, families, guests, and providers.
• Assist with pre-procedure education and preparing patients for the procedure.
• Prepare patients for procedures: verify vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history.
• Monitor patient patterns and vital signs during the procedure.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure patients understand the procedure and can have questions answered.

• Ensure the patient is positioned properly for the procedure.
• Ensure EKG electrodes are properly placed and cardiac electrodes correctly applied.
• Ensure skin is prepped and sterilized appropriately prior to procedural draping.
• Perform monitoring function throughout procedures.
• Document clinical information in patient records.
• Operate hemodynamic monitoring equipment and recognize/report changes in cardiac rhythm and hemodynamic waveforms.
• Accurately document the flow of events from start through completion of the procedure. Scrub and assist physicians during procedures.
• Perform surgical scrubbing duties and assist physicians during minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, preparing equipment and maintaining a sterile field.
• Use fine motor skills to assist physicians with placement/deployment/use of invasive catheters, wires, balloons, stents, IABP, implantable cardiac devices, and electrophysiology catheters.
• X-ray equipment management and manipulation.

• Daily scheduling and chart preparation for procedures.
• Perform daily maintenance and quality assurance testing.
• Equipment cleaning and supply re-stocking.

• Graduation from an accredited school; ARRT and/or RCIS certification.
• Previous general radiologic technologist experience (1 year).
• Previous Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Interventional Radiology Lab experience.

• Current licensure as ARRT (NE) and/or RCIS.
• BLS CPR certification.
• ACLS within 6 months.

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha off I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital, and more. Our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide high-quality care.

$30.76 - $45.76 /hour