Travel Cath Lab Tech - $3,056 per week in Scranton, PA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Cath Lab Tech in Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510!

Pay Information

$3,056 per week

About The Position

ID : 51658597 Shift : M-F 7 : 30am-4pmOn call required approximately 2 days per week and every third weekend Description : Normal hours of operation are M-F 7 : 30am-4pm On call required approximately 2 days per week starting after 4pm and every third weekend Shift : Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Worker Type : Agency Labor Job Summary : Provides technical assistance to performing physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart procedures, and other related procedures.

Responsible for direct care of patient during procedure as well as management of hemostasis post procedure. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned laboratory.

Job Duties : 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, peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Practice of sterile technique preparing for procedure including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setup of instrument table.

Performs emergency therapeutic maneuvers during procedures. Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion and airway management.

Assists with ongoing clinical research trials pertinent to the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Records, monitors, and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.

Responsible for primary and secondary hemostasis during and after procedure. Operates and ensures the quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, fluoroscopy and cine-angiographic x-ray equipment, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.

Exhibits extensive knowledge of all related equipment within the catheterization laboratory. Assists with the training and orientation of students, techs, cardiology fellows, and cardiac catheterization technologists new to the department.

Preparation of arterial lines. Performs appropriate billing for services rendered or equipment used as related to cardiac catheterization.

Collection and analysis of arterial and venous blood samples including specimens sent to laboratory, blood gases, and saturations.

Participates in Joint Commission-mandated educational programs. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details : Education : Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Associate's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Preferred) Experience : Certification(s) and License(s) : Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) within 6 months - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Skills : Communication, Customer Service, Epic Knowledge, Health Information Documentation, Patient Safety, Teamwork, Vascular Access Devices OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family Additional Information : Please Note -Your Agency s contract to your traveler MUST mirror the confirmation page.

If your agency does not comply with this standard, your agency will be at risk of being removed from the Geisinger vendor set.

No exceptions! Start Date Must be Identical. End Date Must be Identical. Please Note - All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.

If your agency or the traveler does not include all RTO in the submission form and adds it post confirmation, your agency will be at risk of being removed from the Geisinger vendor set.

No exceptions! Time off requested after the acceptance date, will not be approved. Position Start Billing string Medefis Guaranteed Hours : 40 Contract Weeks : 91

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Competency Exam
• Core Mandatory Exam
• Self Assessment (Skills Checklist)

About Infojini Healthcare

At Infojini Healthcare, We tell it like it is.

Infojini Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Consecutively ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies from the past five years, Infojini is dedicated to serving excellence in a breadth of staffing services.

Our global footprints are spread over 26+ locations including the USA, Canada, and India. Working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, our recruiters constantly provide progressive and sustainable staffing solutions to challenges faced by our clients.

Being in the industry since 2006 and serving an array of healthcare facilities, we understand the key talent needs of the healthcare industry and its associated verticals.

Full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, contractual, or urgent hiring, whatever is your requirement, you can trust Infojini to deliver the specific skills and expertise you need.

At Infojini Healthcare, we understand the importance of quality patient care. With our comprehensive allied professionals and nurse staffing services, we provide you access to a qualified network of healthcare professionals including allied and nursing staff.

Each professional is pre-screened and matched to your specific qualifications, for assignments ranging from three weeks up to several months.

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Our extensive network of qualified travel nurses is available on a variety of assignment lengths customizable to your needs per diem (1-n weeks), traditional travel (13-26 weeks), and short-term travel (4-8 weeks).

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These professionals combine their healthcare expertise and IT skills to strengthen your admin and clerical needs.

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