Travel Cath Lab Tech - $3,419 to $3,619 per week in Chicago, IL

Are you ready to take your expertise as a cardiovascular technologist to new heights? Join a hospital in Chicago, IL as a Cath Lab Tech (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and contribute to a high-acuity, teaching hospital with Level 1 trauma, comprehensive stroke services, and a Magnet designation. Work with advanced imaging and hemodynamic equipment while assisting physicians and cath lab staff during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT certified Radiologic Technologist.
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred).
• Minimum 2 years' Cath Lab experience in a hospital setting.
• Tech-specific required certification: ARRT required; RCIS from CCI preferred but ARRT acceptable. RCIS alone is not sufficient.
• Experience with diagnostic and interventional cath lab procedures including LHC/RHC, NSTEMI/STEMI care, Impella, IABP, Rotoblator, CTOs/staged PCI, peripheral diagnostic/intervention, and EP procedures such as pacemaker and AICD cases preferred.
• Experience with equipment and modalities such as IVUS, FFR, EKOS, medrad, Phillips hemodynamics, PACS, and c-arm imaging preferred.
• State-specific licensure when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laser lead extraction, Rotoblator, Impella and IABP management, and pacemaker/ICD procedures.
• Skills in groin site management, scrub and pan table setup, and moderate sedation support.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and unit technologies such as Alaris pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• 40 hours per week.
• On-call requirement for RNs and Techs. Weekend rotations follow a call schedule in 4-week increments.
• Orientation: 1 day on the unit with NEO (facility orientation).
• No floating to other facilities.

Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who'll fill you in with the details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching, travel and license reimbursement, competitive referral bonuses, 24/7 recruiter support, and 100% paid housing availability.

Impacting the Quality of Care for Patients Nationwide

As a traveling Cath Lab Tech, you will provide essential support for high-volume procedure labs, handling 5–15 cases per day on average at this facility. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge RNs, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, and unit leadership while using advanced cardiac technologies to improve patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Chicago offers an active urban lifestyle with diverse cultural and recreational options. Visit Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago within a short commute downtown, or access Lake Michigan waterfront trails and Navy Pier for outdoor and entertainment activities. The city provides extensive public transit via CTA trains and buses, and is within driving distance of nearby state parks and suburbs for weekend escapes.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.