Travel Cath Lab Tech

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, operating imaging and monitoring equipment, and preparing patients for catheterizations and stent placements. You will assist physicians, maintain sterile technique, document clinical data, and ensure equipment functionality while following radiation safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent Cardiac Cath Lab experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and ARRT, RCES, or RCIS certifications.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to move and handle equipment, lift up to 100 lbs, and perform fine motor tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure, follow instructions, and maintain attention to detail.
• Effective visual and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for procedures such as catheterizations and stent placements.
• Assist physicians by passing instruments and operating fluoroscopy and monitoring systems.
• Maintain sterile environment and ensure equipment functionality.
• Perform sheath removal and manage hemostasis.
• Ensure accurate documentation and manage supplies.
• Follow safety protocols, including radiation safety and infection control.
• Adhere to hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Job description

Role Overview:

The Cath Lab Technologist assists in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal operation of imaging and monitoring equipment. Responsibilities include preparing patients, assisting physicians during procedures, maintaining sterile techniques, operating specialized imaging tools, and documenting clinical data. The role requires technical expertise in cardiovascular interventions, critical thinking, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Key Duties

• Prepare and position patients for procedures such as catheterizations and stent placements
• Assist physicians by passing instruments and operating fluoroscopy and monitoring systems
• Maintain sterile environment and ensure equipment functionality
• Perform sheath removal and manage hemostasis
• Ensure accurate documentation and manage supplies
• Follow safety protocols, including radiation safety and infection control
• Adhere to hospital policies and regulatory standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one year of recent Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and ARRT, RCES, or RCIS certifications
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to move and handle equipment, lift up to 100 lbs, and perform fine motor tasks
• Ability to work under pressure, follow instructions, and maintain attention to detail
• Effective visual and communication skills