Travel Cath Lab Tech – Cardiac Interventions

Fusion Medical Staffing, LLC; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay for travel

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus program

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Travel Cath Lab Tech for a 13-week travel assignment in McAllen, TX. The role involves preparing patients and equipment, monitoring hemodynamic data, assisting physicians during procedures, and maintaining patient safety in the cardiac catheterization lab.

The technologist operates imaging equipment, maintains sterile technique, and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• One year’s recent experience as a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
• ARRT, RCES, or RCIS certification
• Current ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, electrophysiology studies, and other interventional procedures.
• Assist physicians during procedures by passing catheters, wires, balloons, and stents, and operating fluoroscopy and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment, contrast injectors, and hemodynamic monitoring systems, ensuring proper functionality.
• Scrub in and assist with sterile field setup, ensuring adherence to infection control and procedural protocols.
• Perform sheath removal and hemostasis using manual compression or closure devices as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including patient records, imaging data, and equipment logs.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking supplies, and ensuring proper storage of sterile instruments and medications.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols, ensuring proper use of lead aprons, shields, and dosimeters.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication (English)

Reading and writing

Teamwork

Technical/motor skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Travel Cath Lab Tech for a 13-week travel assignment in McAllen, TX. The role involves preparing patients and equipment, monitoring hemodynamic data, assisting physicians during procedures, and maintaining patient safety in the cardiac catheterization lab.

The technologist operates imaging equipment, maintains sterile technique, and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care.