Travel Cath Lab Tech - $2,722 per week

Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist | Discipline: Allied Health Professional

About the role

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Cath Lab Technologist with at least 1 year of experience in pediatric cardiac catheterization procedures for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. This is a 13-week travel assignment starting September 14, 2026, with 40 hours per week on day shifts (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM).

Responsibilities

• Work in a pediatric cardiac catheterization lab with 2 procedure rooms
• Perform procedures on pediatric and adult transplant patient populations, including:
  • Right/left heart biopsy
  • Balloon angioplasty
  • Stent placement
  • Valve placement
• Handle interventional radiology cases, preferably pediatric
• Electrophysiology (EP) experience preferred
• On-call requirement of 8-10 shifts per month, including weekend coverage
• Use EPIC EMR
• May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June through November)

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cardiac cath lab procedures
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required (AHA only)
• CCI certification with RCIS or RCES preferred, or ARRT (R) with SCRQSA (R) accepted
• Experience with pediatric and adult transplant cath lab procedures, including biopsy, balloon, stent, and valve placement
• Diagnostic catheterization experience in both adult and pediatric/neonatal populations preferred
• Experience with percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and cardiac stent placement
• Radiation badge required (provided by the agency)
• License required if applicable
• Social Security number and driver’s license required for consideration
• First-time travelers accepted
• Non-local candidates prioritized; local candidates must live within 60 miles of the facility
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler

Facility Details

• Level I Trauma Center, teaching facility, and Magnet-designated hospital
• Specialized children’s hospital setting
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager’s discretion but is not guaranteed
• Free parking except for nights and weekends (one-time $20 parking pass fee required)

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians