Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

American Traveler, LLC.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab/EP Technologist for an acute care teaching hospital's cardiac cath lab. Requires 2+ years of cardiac cath lab experience and ACLS/BLS/ARRT(R) or CCI RCIS certification. Travel to sites with 6 rooms and a busy census is expected.

Responsibilities include interventional and diagnostic procedures, sterile technique, and rapid response to life-threatening arrhythmias. On-call and travel requirements apply, with comprehensive benefits for travelers.

Qualifications

• ACLS/BLS and ARRT(R) or RCIS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac cath lab experience; 3+ years preferred.
• Proficient in sterile technique, EKG lead placement, dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Interventional and diagnostic cardiac cath lab with 6 procedure rooms and 15-20 daily census.
• Serves adult patients with 1:1 patient ratios.
• Advanced procedures include TAVR, LAA closures, Cardiomems, thrombectomy, renal denervation, and research protocols.
• Equipment setup and maintaining sterile field; EKG lead placement and life-threatening arrhythmia recognition.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

ARRT RCIS

Cardiac cath lab

EKG lead placement

Sterile technique

Hemodynamic monitoring

Fluoroscopy experience

Tools

Epic charting

IABP

Impella

Rotapro

OCT

IVUS

Penumbra

Laser

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab/EP Technologist for an acute care teaching hospital's cardiac cath lab, requiring 2+ years of cardiac cath lab experience and ACLS/BLS/ARRT(R) or CCI RCIS certification.

Requirements

• ACLS, BLS, and either ARRT(R) or CCI RCIS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac cath lab required, 3+ years preferred
• Skilled in cardiac cath lab procedures including LHC, RHC, PCI, PTCA, stent placement, atherectomy, temporary pacer, Impella, IABP, TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip
• Proficient in sterile technique, EKG lead placement, dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid response protocols
• Experience in diagnostic and interventional cath lab settings using fluoroscopy required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, equipment handling, and supply management required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Interventional and diagnostic cardiac cath lab setting with 6 procedure rooms and a daily census of 15-20
• Serves adult patients with 1:1 patient ratios
• Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valve disorders, heart failure, and ASD/PFO closures
• Advanced procedures include TAVR, left atrial appendage closures, Cardiomems, thrombectomy, mitral clips, renal denervation, and research protocols
• Equipment includes IABP, Impella, Penumbra, Rotapro, CSI, Shockwave, laser, OCT, IVUS, and fluoroscopy
• Epic charting system required
• 4x10 hour day shifts from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• On-call requirement of 7 on-call shifts and 5 late shifts per 6-week period, including one full weekend (Fri-Sun) and one Saturday for elective cases
• Must be able to return to the hospital within 30 minutes when called
• Must be available to work or take call for one holiday per 13-week contract in rotation with staff
• Work within a multidisciplinary cardiac cath lab team supported by adjacent cardiac surgery and hybrid ORs
• Facility is an acute care teaching hospital with over 700 licensed beds, Level I Trauma Center designation, Magnet designation, and certified stroke center status
• Nationally recognized for cardiac cath lab excellence with American College of Cardiology accreditation for PCI procedures
• Responsibilities include accurate monitoring, equipment set up, EKG lead placement, access site prep, recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias, room circulating, and scrubbing to maintain sterile field
• Additional skills include ASD closures, cardiac implant closure devices, ECMO, laser-assisted procedures, OCT, PA line insertion, electrophysiology studies, LAA closure, renal angiography, and renal artery stent placement
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility based on driver license address
• Previous employees must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have worked 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period

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-751966

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