Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

American Traveler; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance 1st day

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist for a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital. Requires at least 1 year of cardiac cath lab experience and active Illinois license.

Responsibilities include scrubbing and circulating, equipment setup, and use of Cerner EMR. Travel candidates welcome; call rotation and weekend work apply.

Qualifications

• Requires ACLS, BLS, ARRT (R) and RCIS (CCI) certifications; ARRT (R) preferred over RCIS.
• Minimum 1 year of diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab experience.
• Cerner EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and perform catheterization procedures in a dedicated Cath Lab unit.
• Scrub and circulate during procedures and assist with equipment setup.
• Utilize Cerner charting system for documentation.
• Involve complex procedures including IABP placement/removal, PCI/PTCA, and rotablator atherectomy.
• Maintain life-safety standards, sterile technique and isolation precautions.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab experience

Arrhythmia recognition

Sterile technique

Isolation precautions

Equipment setup

Education

ACLS

BLS

ARRT (R)

RCIS (CCI)

Illinois license

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist for a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital, requiring at least 1 year of cardiac cath lab experience.

Requirements

• ACLS, BLS, ARRT (R), and RCIS (CCI) certifications required; ARRT (R) preferred over RCIS
• Minimum 1 year of experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab settings required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Experience with equipment setup and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Skilled in isolation precautions and sterile technique
• Active Illinois license required at time of consideration
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting with a dedicated Cath Lab unit
• Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization lab
• Adult and geriatric patient population, middle and older adult age competencies required
• Procedures include cardiac implant closure device, cardiac stent placement, diagnostic catheterizations, IABP placement/removal, left and right heart catheterization, PCI, PTCA, and rotablator atherectomy
• Uses Cerner charting system
• 3x12 hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Works 2-3 weekends per contract
• No floating within scope required beyond hospital or affiliate facilities as needed
• Call required on a rotating basis with staff and agency, supported by a dedicated call team
• First-time travelers accepted
• Responsibilities include scrubbing and circulating during procedures, equipment setup, and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a travel candidate
• Floating required for all travelers, including to nearby affiliate facilities
• RTO ideally limited to 5 days or fewer per contract
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Scrubs are provided
• 1,000+ bed Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital
• Travel pairs 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