What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist position at Samba Care?
Job Overview
Samba Care is a leading healthcare staffing firm seeking a highly skilled Cath Lab Technologist to join our team in an exciting travel opportunity.
About the Role
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
This position involves preparing examination rooms, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and monitoring patients during examinations. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing diagnostic images, reporting important information to the Physician, and updating patients' records.
Responsibilities
- Preparing examination rooms for patient examinations
- Administering radiopharmaceuticals to obtain clear, usable images
- Positioning patients and equipment, explaining procedures, and ensuring patients' comfort
- Inserting commands and data into the computer to document and specify scan sequences
- Monitoring patients during examinations, ensuring their safety, and following procedures to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation
- Producing diagnostic images, reporting important information to the Physician, and updating patients' records
- Organizing daily procedure schedules for emergencies and monitoring radiographic supplies
- Performing administrative tasks, such as answering technical questions, scheduling appointments, and offering pre-procedure advice
- Performing scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs on radiographic equipment
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Medical benefits
- 401k retirement plan
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A strong understanding of radiographic principles and practices is essential for this role.
