Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist with at least 2 years of current cath lab experience and required ARRT, BLS, and Fluoroscopy certifications.

Details

• Work in an acute care cardiac cath lab with 5 suites dedicated to coronary, peripheral, vascular, neuro, and EP cases
• Cases are performed with a team of 2 techs and RN support for conscious sedation
• Handles a caseload ranging from 10 to 22 cases per day
• Day shifts with 10-hour shifts, every other weekend required
• First to float within clinical scope as needed
• Rotating call schedule includes one weeknight per week and one weekend per month (Friday evening through Monday morning, subject to change)
• Cerner EMR is used for documentation

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent cath lab experience required
• Active ARRT, BLS, and Fluoroscopy certifications required
• Must be comfortable with conscious and moderate sedation, airway management, cardiac drips (such as Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors), and balloon pumps
• Experience with STEMI cases, cardiac/coronary, vascular, peripheral, general IR, and neuro interventions required
• License required if applicable; active state or Compact (NLC) licensure must be in hand at time of consideration
• Pending licenses or certifications will not be accepted
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from the last 3 years
• No first-time travelers will be considered

Additional Information

• Team includes cath lab techs, RNs, and a lead tech responsible for assignments
• This is a STEMI receiving facility
• Duties involve scrubbing, hemodynamic monitoring, and assisting with various interventional procedures
• A radiation badge will be provided
• Candidates may not have been employed directly by the affiliated hospital system within the past year
• Scrub attire is required