Travel Cath Lab Technologist

About This Role

This role involves assisting in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, preparing patients and equipment, monitoring hemodynamic data, and ensuring patient safety in the cardiac catheterization lab. The technologist operates specialized imaging equipment, maintains sterile technique, and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, electrophysiology studies, and other interventional procedures
• Assist physicians during procedures by passing catheters, wires, balloons, and stents, and operating 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
• Assist with 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
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements

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
• Critical thinking skills
• Service excellence
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
• Proficiency in PC skills

Qualifications

• One year’s recent experience as a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Nice to Have

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

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications