Radiology / Cardiology Cath Lab Tech

Radiology / Cardiology/Cath Lab Tech

Location: Winston Salem, NC

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $77.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Day shift (5x8 Hours), 6:45 AM 3:15 PM, Monday Friday. Occasional late days, typically 4 5 days per month; it is rare that staff will work in the lab after 5:00 PM on those days.
• Call Requirement: Call one day a week and every fifth weekend.
• Float Requirement: Will float as needed.
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a Cardiac Cath Lab Tech contract opportunity at a healthcare facility in Winston Salem, NC. The position involves performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures at a 1:1 patient ratio. Patients are referred to the Cath Lab with a range of cardiovascular diagnoses or symptoms, often with suspicion or confirmation of heart or vascular disease. Diagnoses include coronary artery disease (stable angina, unstable angina/NSTEMI, STEMI), heart failure, valvular disease, congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, pericardial disease, and pre-operative evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform procedures in Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab settings.
• Assist with and support Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) balloon angioplasty and stent placement, PFO/ASD closure, cardiogenic shock, CTO, and related procedures.
• Operate and monitor major specialty equipment including Impella, Penumbra, EKOS, Roto, Ultrasound, Shockwave, and ACIST; utilize the client Mac Lab system.
• Utilize unit systems for medication, documentation, and communication: Pyxis, SBAR, and Epic.
• Float as needed across applicable areas.
• Fulfill call requirement of one day per week and every fifth weekend.

Required Skills

Work Settings:

• Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab
• Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab

Procedures:

• Cardiac Stent Placement
• Diagnostic Catheterizations Adult
• IABP Placement/Removal
• Interventional Catheterizations
• Left Heart Catheterization
• Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
• Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz Monitoring
• Right Heart Catheterization

Medications:

• Antiarrhythmics
• Antihypertensives
• Emergency Medications
• IV Vasopressors
• Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring
• Reversal Agents
• Thrombolytics

IV Therapy:

• Blood Product Administration
• IV Infusion Pumps
• Starting IVs

Professional Knowledge and Skills:

• 12 Lead EKG
• Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
• Cardioversion
• Circulate Procedures
• Infection Prevention
• Interpretation/Management of Dysrhythmias
• Isolation Precautions
• Malignant Hyperthermia Protocols
• Monitoring Procedural Sedation
• Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale
• Sheath Removal and Monitoring

Preferred Skills

Work Settings:

• Cardiac Cath Lab

Procedures:

• ASD Closures
• Cardiac Implant Closure Device
• Impella Insertion
• Rotablader Atherectomy
• Scrub Procedures
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR)

Vascular Studies/Procedures:

• Angioplasty
• Dialysis Graft Interventional
• Upper and Lower Extremity Angiography

IV Therapy:

• Assist with Central Line Insertion/Management
• Implanted Ports Care and Maintenance
• PICC Lines Care and Maintenance

Professional Knowledge and Skills:

• End-Tidal CO2 Monitoring
• External Compression Devices (C-Clamp, Sandbags)
• Hypothermia Protocols
• Laser Assisted Procedures
• Pressure Ulcer Assessment/Prevention
• Radiation and Laser Safety
• Topical Hemostasis (D-Stat, Chito-Seal, Syvek Patch)
• Vascular Closure Systems (Perclose, StarClose)
• Ventilator Monitoring

Education Requirements

• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab setting
• Traveler experience: not required
• Local candidates accepted

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Occasional late days, typically 4 5 days per month; it is rare that staff will work in the lab after 5:00 PM on those days
• On-call one day per week and every fifth weekend
• Floating required as needed
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Unit orientation: 16 hours

Important Notes

• Manager interview is required before any offer is extended. Please provide interview availability for the next 72 hours at time of submission.
• Flu vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions only.
• Unit orientation is 16 hours.

About the Client

This healthcare system is a regional provider of acute and specialty care services, operating medical centers across the Southeastern United States and serving patients across a broad range of clinical specialties. The organization employs thousands of healthcare professionals including cardiac cath lab technologists, registered nurses, allied health specialists, and clinical support staff across its network of hospitals and outpatient facilities. The system is recognized for its cardiac and interventional services, supporting high-acuity procedural care environments that draw candidates with specialized cardiovascular and radiology expertise.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08765