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Description:
Assists physicians with diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the Cath/EP Lab. Specializes in the care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, EP devices and ablations.
Responsibilities include:
• Assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in an invasive procedure arena, specializing in the care of patients undergoing:
o Basic diagnostic catheterization procedures on adult patients with known and suspected congenital and acquired cardiac and peripheral vascular disease.
o Basic interventional procedures which may include any of the following: PTCA, stent prep and placement, IABP placement and operation
o Basic EP procedure may include any of the following; EP studies, implantation of pacemaker, ICD, BIV ICD and ablations.
• Operates physiologic and radiographic equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains established professional standards and observes all safety requirements to achieve a high Level of quality patient care.
• Maintains established professional standards and observes all safety requirements to achieve a high Level of quality patient care.
• Continually attends in-service training classes to keep critical patient care and equipment skills current.
• Responsible for patient transport; Maintains good communication with the patient and continually evaluates the patient's status during the procedure, provides age and gender specific care, preps access site according tolab standard practice; performs EKG lead placement, blood pressure and pulse oximetry setup for hemodynamic monitoring.
• Responsible for procedure room preparation and breakdown duties including: fluid preparation with accurate drug concentrations, stocking rooms, narcotic counts, daily QC checks, radiographic, hemodynamic and computer setup, and room cleanup.
Qualifications include:
• Graduate of CCAHEP or ASCP/SCP accredited program preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in biology, anatomy, physiology, or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience in related field, preferred.
• Successful completion of all Maxim pre-employment screening tests with a score of 80% or greater.
• Must meet all of Maxim's pre-employment screening requirements.
• Current BLS card.
• ACLS/PALS per contract requirements.
• Current physical exam if required per state regulations or contract requirements.
• Current TB test or chest x-ray.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
• Travel Benefits (as applicable)
• 24 hour on- call service
Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we’re known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.
EOE/AAE
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