Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Newsandtribune; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per diem

Group health insurance

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with 3+ years of Cath Lab experience in diagnostic and interventional structural cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities include performing a wide range of cath procedures, working in a busy Level IV center, and maintaining sterile technique. The role requires WV licensure or compact license, travel experience, and Cerner EHR proficiency. Shifts are 3x12s with on-call rotation; housing and travel reimbursements are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Cath Lab experience including diagnostic and interventional structural procedures.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification through AHA.
• ARRT(BD) and ARRT(R) certification required.
• WV or Compact license required; active WV license to start; travel candidates considered.
• RCIS/RCES not accepted as substitute for licensure per WV regs.
• 1:1 staff ratios and travel experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Support LHC, RHC, PCI, CTO, TAVR and Watchman procedures.
• Operate with 3x12 hour day shifts; participate in on-call rotations.
• Ensure infection control, sterile technique, and PPE compliance.
• Work in a high-volume Level IV Trauma Center with Cerner EHR.

Skills

BLS/ACLS certification

Cardiac cath lab experience

Travel contracting experience

Cerner EHR proficiency

Rhythm interpretation

Scrub, setup, room circulation

Tools

Cerner EHR

Imaging equipment knowledge

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with 3+ years of Cath Lab experience in diagnostic and interventional structural cardiac procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years Cath Lab experience required, including diagnostic and interventional structural procedures
• Current BLS and ACLS certification through AHA required
• ARRT(BD) and ARRT(R) certification required
• License required if applicable; WV or Compact license required, with pending license accepted at submission but active WV license required to start
• RCIS or RCES certification not accepted in lieu of required licensure per WV regulations
• Must have a permanent address more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates 75-100 miles may be considered case-by-case at the same rate
• Minimum of 2 Manager and/or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required
• Prior traveling Cath Lab experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Skilled in scrub procedures, equipment set up, and room circulator duties
• Proficient in cardiac stent placement, PCI, PTCA, IABP placement/removal, and cardiac implant closure devices
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and recognize life-threatening arrhythmias
• Knowledge of infection control, isolation precautions/PPE, and sterile technique

Responsibilities

• Level IV Trauma Center, major teaching hospital and member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Cath Lab unit with an average daily census of 35-45 patients
• 1:1 staffing ratios
• Adult cardiology and structural cardiology patient population
• Procedures include LHC, RHC, PCI, CTO, Impella, IABP, ECMO, TPM, shock wave, IVUS, Pneumbra, TAVR, and Watchman with mitral and tricuspid valve procedures anticipated in October
• Uses Siemens Artiz Z & Q radiology equipment, Impella, IABP, Philips Volcano IVUS, and BSC IVUS
• Cerner EHR experience required
• 3x12 hour day shifts from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
• One weekend shift per month (Friday evening through Monday morning) every 4-5 weeks
• Call requirements include 2 weekday nights (7 PM-6:30 AM) and weekend call every 4-5 weeks with a 2-hour call-back minimum
• No floating to sister facilities required
• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including structural heart interventions
• Work in a very busy lab and must be willing to stay until all cases are completed
• Flexible scheduling required to accommodate lab needs
• Two call teams rotate every 12 hours between primary and secondary call status
• Holiday coverage may be required if it falls on the scheduled call rotation
• Scrubs are provided
• Free parking available for travelers
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from their last employment date before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of Vandalia Health System facilities (including CAMC Health Systems, Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for this travel contract
• No RTO restrictions

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-742451

Open Positions: 1