Travel Cath Lab Technologist - $3,367 per week

Thrive Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a 16-week assignment in Bakersfield, California. This role supports a high-volume cath lab, with a 12-hour day shift and Fridays through Sundays coverage.

You will rotate on call, expect weekend duty roughly once a month, and work 36 hours per week across 12-hour shifts. First-time travelers are welcome. The unit handles 10–22 cases daily across five suites and emphasizes patient care during cardiac, vascular and neuro interventions.

Qualifications

• Current Cath Lab experience mandatory.
• Familiar with conscious and moderate sedation.
• Ability to manage additional responsibilities during cases with various devices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a two-technologist team per case (one in scrubs, one monitoring).
• Assist patient care with conscious sedation administered by an RN.
• Participate in procedural processes, including airway management and cardiac drips.
• Fulfill duties as assigned by the Lead Tech and manage room workflow.
• Prepare for potential floating to different roles as needed.

Education

ARRT

BLS

Fluoroscopy

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Cath Lab Technologist

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cath Lab Technologist to join our cardiac catheterization laboratory team. This role requires current experience in a cath lab setting, along with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Information

• Shift Type: Days (Friday to Sunday)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Unit Description

The Cath Lab features a collaborative and dynamic team environment with a focus on patient care during cardiac, vascular, and neuro intervention procedures. The lab includes:

• 5 total suites
• 2 suites primarily for coronary cases
• 1 suite for peripheral cases
• 1 suite for vascular and neuro cases
• 1 suite for electrophysiology cases

On average, the unit handles between 10 to 22 cases per day.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team comprising 2 technologists on each case (1 in scrubs and 1 monitoring hemodynamics).
• Assist in patient care with conscious sedation administered by an RN.
• Participate in procedural processes, including airway management and administration of cardiac drips (e.g., Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors).
• Fulfill duties as assigned by the Lead Tech, who manages room assignments and workflow.
• Prepare for potential floating to different roles as needed.

Qualifications

• Current certifications: ARRT, BLS, Fluoroscopy.
• Previous experience in a Cath Lab is mandatory; familiarity with conscious and moderate sedation is required.
• Ability to manage additional responsibilities during cases, including working with various medical devices.

This position requires participation in the call rotation for inpatient and emergent cases, approximately once per week. Furthermore, expect to take call on one weekend each month, generally from Friday evening through Monday morning, with potential adjustments based on unit needs.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply for this position. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in cardiac, vascular, and neuro intervention practices.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19166013. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Radiology:Cath Lab Tech,07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.