Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Tech - Interventional & Diagnostic

Newsandtribune; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist with 1+ years of clinical experience and ARRT (R) or CCI RCIS certification to support interventional and diagnostic cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities include working in a diagnostic/interventional lab, handling EP lab services, and performing a variety of catheterization and imaging procedures. The role requires 4x10 hour shifts and on-call duties, with travel options available for candidates nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience required
• BLS certification required
• ARRT (R) or CCI RCIS certification required
• Active NJ or Compact state license required at time of consideration if applicable
• Proficiency with cardiac cath lab procedures including diagnostic and left/right heart catheterizations, PCI, PTCA, IABP placement/removal, and Impella insertion
• Experience with vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose) and stent placement
• Skilled in EKG lead placement, hemodynamic monitoring, and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Experience maintaining sterile field and scrubbing for procedures
• Epic charting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in a diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization lab, including EP lab services
• Cardiovascular disease patient population
• Average caseload of 7 cases per day
• Procedures include cardiac catheterizations, PPM implants, and peripheral angiographies
• Uses Philips X-ray, Impella, balloon pump, and Acist injector equipment
• Charting completed in EPIC and Merge
• 4x10 hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Call requirements of 9 shifts per month, including Monday-Thursday call 5p-6a and one weekend per month (Fri 5p-6a, Sat/Sun 6a-6a)
• Required to float within skillset based on facility needs
• Responsibilities include equipment set up, prepping access sites, and maintaining/stocking supplies
• Exposure to a wide range of procedures including renal angiography, thrombolysis/thrombectomy, and upper/lower extremity angiography
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• Former RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have a minimum 1-year break in service before being eligible for travel assignments
• RTO requests must be submitted and approved prior to receiving an offer; changes after placement cannot be accommodated

Skills

BLS certification

ARRT (R) or RCIS

NJ or Compact license

Cardiac cath lab procedures

EKG lead placement

Epic charting (EPIC)

Sterile field / scrubbing

Vascular closure systems

ImpelIa insertion

PCI / PTCA

IABP placement/removal

Stent placement

Tools

Philips X-ray system

Impella

Balloon pump

Acist injector

EPIC

Merge

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist with 1+ years of clinical experience and ARRT (R) or CCI RCIS certification to support interventional and diagnostic cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities include working in a diagnostic/interventional lab, handling EP lab services, and performing a variety of catheterization and imaging procedures. The role requires 4x10 hour shifts and on-call duties, with travel options available for candidates nationwide.