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Cath Lab Technologist
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days, 10-hour day shifts (10s), every-other-week (EOW) schedule with required call rotation; rotate call ~1x/week for inpatient/emergent cases; weekend call ~1 weekend/month running from Friday evening through Monday AM. Exact clock start/end times vary by unit.
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $3700-$3900/ Week
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist with cardiac, coronary, vascular, peripheral, IR, neuro and EP procedures, ensuring smooth, efficient cases
- Monitor hemodynamics and document physiologic data accurately during procedures
- Support airway management and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
- Manage and assist with cardiac drips and balloon pump setups as needed
- Prepare and maintain procedural rooms and imaging equipment across multiple suites
- Work collaboratively with RNs, the Lead Tech, and the procedural team to optimize patient care
- Participate in on-call and weekend coverage to support emergent and inpatient cases
- Follow radiation safety protocols and maintain required documentation
Qualifications
- ARRT certification required
- Current Fluoroscopy certification required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of current cath lab experience
- Comfortable and experienced with conscious/moderate sedation processes (RN performs sedation but techs must be familiar)
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac drips (e.g., Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors) and IABP/balloon pumps
- STEMI-receiving experience and familiarity with a high-volume cath lab environment
- No RCIS or CCT applicants accepted
- No first-time travelers (travelers must have prior travel assignment experience)
Education
- BSN not required
- Relevant technical training and certifications (ARRT, Fluoroscopy, BLS) required
Knowledge & Skills
- Cath lab procedures and suite workflow across coronary, peripheral, vascular, neuro and EP cases
- Hemodynamics monitoring and interpretation
- Airway management basics and procedural patient support
- Fluoroscopy and radiation safety practices
- Procedural processes and sterile technique in interventional suites
- Ability to assist with cardiac drips and balloon pump management
- Comfort in fast-paced environments handling 10–22 cases per day across multiple suites
- Charting experience in Cerner preferred
Benefits
- Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
- Generous paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Medical, dental and vision plan options to keep you healthy
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Relocation and travel coordination support for contract clinicians
- Rad badge provided by the agency for convenience and compliance
- Flexible scheduling options including predictable 10-hour day shifts
- Opportunities to work across a variety of suites and advanced procedures
- A clear orientation (12 hours) so you feel confident on day one
Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield offers a surprising mix of local flavor and outdoor options. Catch live music or explore the Buck Owens' Crystal Palace for a slice of country heritage, visit the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, or unwind at Hart Memorial Park and Lake Ming. If you crave a weekend escape, Sequoia National Park and the Sierra foothills are within driving distance for hiking and scenic views. Local dining, wineries in the Kern County area, and community events give you plenty of ways to enjoy time off between shifts.
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