Travel Cath Lab Technologist - $2,728 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Cath Lab Tech for a 13-week travel assignment in Carbondale, Illinois. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, electrophysiology studies, and other interventional procedures
• Absorb and operate fluoroscopy and hemodynamic monitoring equipment
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment, contrast injectors, and hemodynamic monitoring systems, ensuring proper functionality
• Scrub in and assist with sterile field setup, ensuring adherence to infection control and procedural protocols
• Perform sheath removal and hemostasis using manual compression or closure devices as directed
• Maintain accurate documentation, including patient records, imaging data, and equipment logs
• Avoid inventory management, stocking supplies, and ensuring proper storage of sterile instruments and medications
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols, ensuring proper use of lead aprons, shields, and dosimeters
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

Requirements

• One year’s recent experience as a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• ARRT, RCES, or RCIS certification
• Current ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification

Qualifications

• Valid Radiologic Technologist license in compliance within state regulations
• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC Certifications

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Service excellence
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PAY FOR TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
• COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE WITH FIRST DAY COVERAGE
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AFTER 1560 HOURS
• LIFE AND SHORT-TERM DISABILITY OFFERED
• AGGRESSIVE REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS PROGRAM
• 24/7 RECRUITER SUPPORT
• REIMBURSEMENT FOR LICENSES AND CEUS

Why Choose Fusion?

• Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more.
• From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey.
• You take care of others; we take care of you.