Travel Cath Lab Technologist - $3,572 per week

About the role

The Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technologist will assist physicians during invasive cardiac and peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures. Key responsibilities include preparing procedure rooms, operating specialized cardiac equipment, monitoring patient hemodynamics, and supporting advanced circulatory devices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms, sterile trays, and specialized equipment for cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Aid physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures.
• Support temporary and permanent pacemaker placements.
• Aid with circulatory support devices, including Impella and IABP.
• Set up, calibrate, and monitor hemodynamic equipment.
• Obtain, calculate, and analyze hemodynamic data, cardiac output, and oximetry readings.
• Operate power injectors and associated sterile equipment.
• Aid with patient positioning and monitoring.
• Maintain digital imaging and cardiovascular information systems (CVIS).
• Aid with vascular access, sheath removal, radial band application, and hemostasis.
• Recognize and interpret cardiac arrhythmias.
• Maintain inventory and ensure procedure readiness.
• Follow radiation safety protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Participate in the department's on-call rotation.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and quality checks.
• Safely lift up to 40 lbs., push/pull up to 100 lbs., and stand for extended periods.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Cardiac Cath Lab experience.
• Strong experience assisting with invasive cardiac procedures.
• Experience with Impella and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) is required.
• Experience with permanent pacemaker placement is preferred.
• BLS (AHA) certification.
• RCIS certification or Radiologic Technologist License within one year of hire (facility requirement) is preferred.
• ACLS must be obtained within 3 months of employment (if not already held).
• Mac-Lab experience.
• EPIC electronic medical record experience.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, or Applied Science program. Associate or bachelor’s degree in a health science field preferred.
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) preferred, Radiology Certification preferred, State Radiologic License (if applicable).

Qualifications

• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory experience.
• Hemodynamic monitoring.
• Sterile procedural technique.
• Cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office/Google Suite).

Skills

• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory experience.
• Hemodynamic monitoring.
• Sterile procedural technique.
• Cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office/Google Suite).

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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