Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Location: Facility in Santa Monica, California
Start Date: 06/15/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8 hours, days
Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Travel
Job Overview
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Cath Lab Tech for a 13‑week travel assignment in Santa Monica, California. The role involves assisting in diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab, ensuring patient safety and quality care.
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Radiologic Technologist license in compliance with state regulations
- PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications
- Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position
Essential Work Functions
- 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, adhering 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
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Required Essential Skills
- Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Read and comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, proficiency in PC skills
- Physical ability to remain in a stationary position, move equipment (50‑100 lbs), push, pull, and bend
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse personnel and present a positive attitude and professionalism
- Technical/motor skills for fine manipulation and operating equipment during procedures
- Mental resilience to handle high‑pressure situations, irregular schedules, and close supervision when needed
- Sensory: visual acuity and effective communication
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
- Life and short‑term disability offered
- 401(k) matching
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses
- Guaranteed hours and weekly pay
- Employee assistance programs and continuing education
Other Duties Disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer.
Job ID: 1922721