Unit Notes:
Description:
Unit: Cath lab Tech
• # Suites/labs: 2
• #cases per day on average: 10-May
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Diagnostic left and right heart caths, PCI, IABP, Temporary pacemaker,
• Job Duties: Rad Techs scrub and assist physician, need to know sterile technique. RNs circulate, sedate, and complete documentation requirements.
• Experience: Prior Cath Lab or Rad Tech experience. First time traveler okay with good experience. One year of experience.
• EMR/Equipment: Siemens software and equipment
• Cardiologist hours/on call: On Call 24-7
• Manager/Charge Nurse: Director, Coordinator and a Charge Nurse
• Cath Lab Techs: Yes, Rad Techs
• Shifts & Scheduling: Five days per week, start and stop times are subject to the number of cases scheduled and the times they are scheduled.
• Weeknight/Call Requirement: One week of on call per four week schedule. Monday 7 AM to following Monday at 7 Am. For that week. Call can be 7 days in a row or broken up throughout the schedule. Any hours off the clock, they are on call.
• Weekend/Call Requirement: Friday after hours until Monday Morning0700 (if they are not doing the Monday- Monday call time.)
• Holiday/Call Requirement : Rotational
• Is there a mandatory call/standby requirement: Yes, Rad Techs.
• What is call response time: 30 minutes
• Floating Requirements: No- if extra hours wanted, there are units they can go to if they have experience.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Surgical attire- provided.
• Unit/Department specific orientation: General hospital orientation. Computer training in the department, one week or up to 36 hours of orientation time to the department.
Cancellation Policy:2 shifts per 13 week assignment/extension. 1 shift for less than 13 weeks.