TRAVEL - CATH LAB TECH - Contract

ravel Cath Lab Tech Tennessee

Job Title: Travel Cath Lab Technician
Location: Tennessee (Various Facilities)
Employment Type: Travel Contract (Typically 13 weeks)

Job Summary

A Travel Cath Lab Technician assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The technician is responsible for preparing patients and equipment, maintaining a sterile environment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring high-quality imaging throughout procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the cardiac catheterization lab before procedures.
• Assist physicians during cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, stent placements, electrophysiology procedures, and other vascular interventions.
• Operate fluoroscopy and hemodynamic monitoring equipment.
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor procedures as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments and supplies.
• Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to the physician and nursing staff.
• Administer contrast media and assist with medication preparation (as permitted by facility policy).
• Document procedure details accurately.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety and infection control standards.
• Respond to emergency situations during procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology or Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience with:
  • Coronary angiography
  • PCI (angioplasty/stent placement)
  • Peripheral vascular procedures
  • Structural heart procedures (preferred)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Required Certifications

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• One of the following, depending on facility requirements:
  • Cath Lab Tech Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel assignment experience.
• Experience with EP Lab or Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Wear lead aprons for prolonged periods.
• Manual dexterity to handle sterile instruments and equipment.

Schedule

• 5 x 8-hour shifts
• Call requirements commonly include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Contract length is generally 13 weeks, with the possibility of extension.

Common Equipment Used

• Fluoroscopy systems
• Hemodynamic monitoring systems
• Contrast injectors
• Balloon pumps
• IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound)
• OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
• Mechanical circulatory support devices (e.g., Impella)