Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Newsandtribune; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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 Cardiovascular Technologist for a Cath Lab with ARRT or RCIS licensure and 1–2 years of Cath Lab experience based on travel background. The role requires BLS/ACLS, a WA license if applicable, and a 30-minute call response with a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include scrubbing and operating the Cath Lab table, monitoring, and handling EP cases like pacemakers and lead extractions, in a Level III Trauma Center with Epic EMR and various support systems.

Qualifications

• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• ARRT or RCIS license required
• WA state license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab experience required for experienced travelers, 2+ years required for first-time travelers
• Experience scrubbing and operating the table simultaneously
• Monitoring experience preferred
• COVID vaccine required

Responsibilities

• Level III Trauma Center environment with 375 beds
• Cath Lab unit with 2 procedure rooms
• Average of 8 cases per day
• Assist in diagnostic/interventional LHC/RHC, NSTEMI and STEMI cases
• EP patients include Micra, pacemakers, AICDs, lead extractions/revisions
• Maintain EMR, equipment, and patient monitoring systems
• Respond to 30-minute call requirement; 3-person call team
• Orientation for new travelers and buddy call option during first week

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ARRT license

RCIS license

WA state license (if applicable)

Cath Lab experience

Scrub and table operation

Monitoring experience

COVID-19 vaccine

Tools

Epic EMR

Merge hemodynamic monitor

GE Alеa C-arm

PICOM PACS

Pyxis medication system

Alaris IV pumps

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiovascular Technologist for a Cath Lab requiring ARRT or RCIS licensure and at least 1-2 years of Cath Lab experience depending on prior travel background.

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• ARRT or RCIS license required
• WA state license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab experience required for experienced travelers, 2+ years required for first-time travelers
• Experience scrubbing and operating the table simultaneously
• Monitoring experience preferred
• COVID vaccine required

Responsibilities

• Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds
• Cath Lab unit with 2 procedure rooms
• Average of 8 cases per day
• Cath Lab patient types include diagnostic/interventional LHC/RHC, NSTEMI and STEMI, Impella, IABPs, Rotablator, CTOs/staged PCI, shockwave, temp pacers, peripheral diagnostic/intervention, and loop recorders
• EP patient types include Micra, pacemakers, AICDs, lead extractions/revisions, and generator changes
• EMR: Epic
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• PACS: Picom
• Hemodynamic monitoring system: Merge (experience preferred)
• C-arm equipment: GE Alea (experience not required)
• 10-hour day shifts, either 0600-1630 or 0700-1730 depending on call status
• Rotating day off each week
• Possible floating to a Cath Lab approximately 15 minutes away, up to once per week
• Weekday call once per week (end of shift until 0700 the following morning)
• Weekend call every 6th weekend (Friday end of shift until Monday 0700)
• 30-minute call response time required
• 3-person call team consisting of 2 techs and 1 RN
• 1 holiday coverage per contract, call only
• First-time travelers will be considered with 2+ years of Cath Lab experience
• Unit support includes a scheduler, charge nurse/lead tech, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, intensivists, on-call cardiologist, RRT/code team, and a transporter
• Manager present on-site during the week
• Lead tech creates the regular and call schedules
• Orientation begins with a New Employee Orientation (NEO) day followed by department training
• New travelers have the option of buddy call during the first week before taking call independently in week two
• No sleep room available during call, but Admit/Recovery unit can be used if needed
• RTO requests must be approved by the manager
• Scrubs and lead aprons provided, with extended sizing available for scrubs only
• Free garage parking available
• Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs