Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Newsandtribune; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Insurance

401(k)

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with 2+ years of specialty experience and ARRT certification for a cardiac cath lab position.

Responsibilities include diagnostic and interventional procedures, EP lab work, and maintaining sterile technique. On-site day shifts with on-call requirements and travel perks are included, with housing and licensure support provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cardiac cath lab experience required.
• ACLS, ARRT-R, and BLS certifications required.
• RCIS certification preferred; RCIS-only candidates cannot be accepted.
• Compact or LA license required for RN candidates.
• NURSYS report required for RN candidates, updated within 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab work with EP lab experience preferred.
• Adult patient population; 1:7 patient ratio.
• Procedures include AICD placement, PCI, catheterizations, IABP placement/removal.
• Uses Epic charting system and maintains sterile field during procedures.
• Provide procedural support and participate in holiday/on-call rotations.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab experience

ACLS

ARRT-R

BLS

RCIS certification preferred

LA/Compact license

Driver's license

NURSYS not required for RN

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with 2+ years of specialty experience and ARRT certification for a cardiac cath lab position.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac cath lab specialty required
• ACLS, ARRT-R, and BLS certifications required
• CCI RCIS certification preferred (RCIS-only candidates cannot be accepted)
• Compact or LA license required in hand at time of submission for RN candidates
• License required if applicable for allied health candidates, with application for licensure required within 72 hours of signing if submitted with pending license
• Skills required include accurate monitoring, equipment set up, dysrhythmia interpretation, room circulator duties, and maintaining a sterile field while scrubbing
• Proficiency with isolation precautions/PPE and troubleshooting/documenting equipment malfunctions required
• Familiarity with rapid response/code teams preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• NURSYS report required for RN candidates, updated within 4 weeks of submission

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab, with EP lab experience preferred
• Adult patient population
• 1:7 patient ratio
• Procedures include AICD placement, cardiac stent placement, diagnostic and left/right heart catheterizations, IABP placement/removal, PCI, temporary pacemaker placement, and thrombectomy
• Uses Epic computerized charting system
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• On-call requirements of 12 days per month, including 2 weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun)
• No floating to other locations
• Responsibilities include procedural support for cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures, equipment setup, and sterile field maintenance
• Candidates must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), based on departmental needs and staff rotation
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation from the facility before returning as a travel employee
• All requested RTO must be included on the candidate profile and discussed during the interview process
• 2 Manager/Supervisor references required prior to start (Charge RNs not accepted)

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-763374

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