Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

American Traveler; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) Plan

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Cath Lab/EP Technologist for a cardiac cath lab assignment in Towson, MD. You will support 2 Cath Labs and a Hybrid OR, scrubbing and circulating, with on-call and weekend rotations as described.

ARRT-R and/or RCIS certification plus BLS/ACLS required, and experience with EPIC charting and lab equipment is essential. The role welcomes first-time travelers and local candidates, with competitive pay, housing allowances, and travel reimbursement packages to support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Cath Lab/Interventional scrubbing experience required.
• ARRT-R and/or RCIS certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Experience with EPIC charting and lab equipment is essential.
• RN candidates with cath/interventional scrub experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Setting includes 2 Cath Labs and 1 Hybrid OR.
• Procedures include IABP, Rotablator, TAVR, Watchman and other interventional cases.
• Room circulator and scrub duties with equipment setup and sterile technique.
• Charting/documentation in EPIC.
• On-call and weekend coverage as required; rotating shifts.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Interventional scrubbing

EKG lead placement

Sterile technique

Vascular access prep

Imaging systems

Tools

GE Innova IGS

Philips equipment

GE MacLab

IVUS

FFR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab/EP Technologist with 2+ years recent Cath Lab/Interventional scrubbing experience and ARRT-R and/or RCIS certification for a cardiac catheterization lab.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent Cath Lab/Interventional scrubbing experience required
• ARRT-R and/or RCIS certification required (license required if applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• GE Healthcare charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• RN candidates considered for tech role with recent/current cath/interventional scrub experience
• Skills required include EKG lead placement, access site prep, sterile field maintenance, vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose), hemodynamic monitoring, and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Experience with diagnostic and left/right heart catheterizations, PCI, PTCA, IABP placement/removal, rotablator atherectomy, temporary pacemaker, TAVR, and Watchman procedures required
• 3D imaging, ASD closures, cardiac implant closure device, Impella insertion, and permanent pacemaker insertion experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Setting includes 2 Cath Labs and 1 Hybrid OR
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Procedures performed include IABP, Rotablator, Shockwave, structural heart interventions, PFO closure, TAVR, MitraClip, and Watchman
• Equipment used includes GE Innova IGS, Philips, GE MacLab, IVUS, and FFR
• Charting/documentation in EPIC
• 4x10 hour day shifts, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, rotating Monday-Friday as needed
• On-call required up to 13 weekdays, 5:00 PM to 6:00 AM Monday-Thursday
• Weekend coverage required, including on-call Friday 5:00 PM through Monday 6:00 AM, approximately 3 weekends per contract
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled, inclusive of on-call
• Must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions
• Responsibilities include room circulator and scrub duties, equipment setup, accurate patient monitoring, and maintaining sterile technique
• Role involves working in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath labs as well as a hybrid OR
• Equipment maintenance, inventory, and supply stocking responsibilities included
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced local travel rate
• Block scheduling and special scheduling requests cannot be accommodated
• Returning staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break after completing an assignment before returning to the same facility/unit

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-776931

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