cath_lab_technologist – Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Specialty: Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Facility: UW Health University Hospital
State License: WI
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Day 3×12-Hour (06:30 – 19:00)
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Cardiovascular Interventional RadiologyFacility: UW Health University HospitalState License: WICerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Day 3×12-Hour (06:30 – 19:00)Guaranteed Hours: Description: Day/Evening, option to work 4×10-hour or 3×12 hr shifts ranging from 0630 – 1900, with on-call responsibilities on nights and weekends. Call frequency is currently around one night a week and every third weekend. Specific schedule will be discussed in the interview.Minimum two years of Cardiovascular Technologist work experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory required.Graduate of a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Technologist (CVIS) training program required RCIS certification. If a graduate meeting minimum education requirement, then licensed, certified, or registered by appropriate credentialing program preferred. One year of Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), Electrophysiology or Interventional Radiology experience or participation in the CVT apprenticeship program may be considered in lieu of education requirement BLS and ACLs – AHA – required Traveler will be required to pass Telemetry test prior to being cleared to start. Modified Time:4/20/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Dannielle Collins (Vaya) Account Manager Email: dannielle.collins@vayaworkforce.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : – Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : – Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : – LTAC Experience : – Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Preferred Travel Experience Required : – Certifications : CCI RCIS*, ACLS, BLSSkills : Electrophysiology (EP) Lab*, Interventional Radiology*, Special Procedures*, Diagnostic Catheterizations Pediatric/Neonatal*, ECMO*, Laser-assisted procedure*, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)*, Permanent Pacemaker Insertion (PPI)*, Pulmonary Artery (PA) line insertion*, Rotablader athrectomy*, Temporary Pacemaker*, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)*, Ventricular Assist Device Insertion*, Watchman*, PACS*, Siemens*, Perform EKG lead placement*, Room circulator*, Vascular Closure Systems (Perclose, StarClose)*, Isolation Precautions/PPE*, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams*, Maintains equipment*, Maintains inventory*, Lead tech experience*, Philips*, Diagnostic Cardiac Cath lab, Interventional Cardiac Cath lab, ASD Closures, Cardiac Implant Closure Device, Cardiac Stent Placement, Diagnostic Catheterizations Adult, Hemodynamic monitoring, IABP Placement/Removal, Impella insertion, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Left heart catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), Right heart catheterization, Accurate monitoring, Equipment set up, Prep access site, Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias, Scrub- maintain sterile field, Stocks supplies Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : – Patient Ratios Nights : – Patient Ratios Weekends : – Float Required : – Call Required : – Weekend Coverage : – Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : Call shifts- up two every third Pre-Approved Time Off : – Orientation Hours : 40 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : – Number of Visits Per Day : 20 Number of Rooms : 6 Number of Beds : – Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : – Patient Diagnoses : *** Cert InfoIf they have the required education, then RCIS certification is preferred. If they do not have the education, then it is required. Required education: Graduate of a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Technologist (CVIS) training programRCIS certification. If a graduate meeting minimum education requirement, then licensed, certified, or registered by appropriate credentialing program preferred. Special Procedures/Unit Details : We are seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) / Cath Lab Tech to: Practice in a growing technologically advanced and dynamic interventional procedural area. Be an integral member of our highly collaborative multidisciplinary team. Assist with scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring invasive cardiovascular procedures. Receive opportunities to cross-train to our growing Pediatric and Adult Congenital Invasive Cardiology Program.High acuity and high volume lab that performs diagnostic angiography, complex PCI, structural heart, and STEMI. Special Equipment : High acuity and high volume lab that performs diagnostic angiography, complex PCI, structural heart, and STEMI. #Tier3 Travel Compliance RTO Requirements : Manager will review/approve during candidate review process. Generally, no more than 2 weeks off in a contract. If the request is more than 1 week and is consecutive (no hours in the week), Vaya will add 1 week at the end of the contract. Generally, all job postings will state that weekend rotations and some holidays will be required. Some units are stricter than others regarding holidays (ED allows for 1 holiday off). Floating : Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract. Local Radius : 50 miles from the facility Local Rule : locals are not accepted 1 st Time travelers accepted in some units License : must be in hand at submittal Minimum experience required : Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to . This is a hard requirement. References : please remove all references, no references will be accepted Orientation Schedule : UWH orientation is held every other week typically on a Monday, but not all travelers will start on a Monday even if the contract has a Monday start. This is due to department specific orientation schedules. Travelers should follow the start date and time listed in their welcome letter and department schedule. Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change traveler should follow instructions in welcome letter). Orientation is typically about one week. Additional details within the orientation section of this guide. Recruiters, please express this to candidates: – Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria. A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts: Adult Exam: 100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole No incorrect answers on questions regarding 3 rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure] Passing score of 80% or higher Pediatric Exam Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardia Passing score of 80% or higher Attempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled. Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar Location: University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite https://transportation.wisc.edu/. Other transportation options are available: bus, park ride, private parking, etc. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that s ranked Wisconsin s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceRTO Requirements: Manager will review/approve during candidate review process. Generally, no more than 2 weeks off in a contract. If the request is more than 1 week and is consecutive (no hours in the week), Vaya will add 1 week at the end of the contract. Generally, all job postings will state that weekend rotations and some holidays will be required. Some units are stricter than others regarding holidays (ED allows for 1 holiday off).Floating: Travelers are the first to float. The traveler may have shifts scheduled in multiple units, depending on the current staffing needs. During the traveler s assignment, if the primary unit no longer has a need, shifts will be re-assigned to another unit to complete contract.Local Radius: 50 miles from the facilityLocal Rule: locals are not accepted1st Time travelers accepted in some unitsLicense: must be in hand at submittalMinimum experience required: Inpatient RN travelers must have completed two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to. This is a hard requirement.References: please remove all references, no references will be acceptedOrientation Schedule: UWH orientation is held every other week typically on a Monday, but not all travelers will start on a Monday even if the contract has a Monday start. This is due to department specific orientation schedules. Travelers should follow the start date and time listed in their welcome letter and department schedule. Travelers will orient at 600 Highland Ave, room F8/170 (subject to change traveler should follow instructions in welcome letter). Orientation is typically about one week. Additional details within the orientation section of this guide.Recruiters, please express this to candidates: – Pass/Fail Testing required with strict passing criteria.A telemetry exam will be required prior to start. The following criteria must be met in two attempts:Adult Exam:100% identification of lethal rhythms: Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystoleNo incorrect answers on questions regarding 3rd degree heart blocks [1 incorrect answer will cause failure]Passing score of 80% or higherPediatric ExamVentricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, and sinus bradycardiaPassing score of 80% or higherAttempts: Traveler will have two attempts to pass. If the individual does not pass on the second attempt their contract may be cancelled. If the traveler fails the second attempt they will submit a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course to Vaya before a third attempt will be assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts Vaya will notify recruitment of the results. Recruitment will notify the hiring manager that the traveler s assignment will be cancelled.Competency Renewal: Travelers need to have an active telemetry competency on file per calendar ;Location: University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 ;Parking: Permit required through UW Transportation if parking onsite ;https://transportation.wisc.edu/. ; Other transportation options are available: bus, park & ride, private parking, etc. ; ; ;University Hospital in Madison ;is a Magnet -designated facility ;that s ranked Wisconsin s #1 hospital and considered one of the ;nation’s ;leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. ; Auto Offer: No