Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist for a 13–26 week contract at a 562-bed Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital, with a minimum of 1 year of cardiac cath lab experience required.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting — Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility with 562 staffed beds
• Cardiac Cath Lab unit; no interventional radiology (IR) component
• Patient population includes middle and older adults
• Procedures include diagnostic and left/right heart catheterizations, PCI, PTCA, cardiac stent placement, cardiac implant closure devices, IABP placement/removal, and rotablader atherectomy
• Charting via Cerner (experience required)
• 4x12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM; 3x12 schedule may also be available
• Will work 2–3 weekends per contract
• On-call required on a rotating basis with staff and agency travelers; call frequency is flexible based on census — dedicated call team is in place
• No floating required within this position

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab settings
• Active ARRT and/or RCIS certification required
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards not accepted)
• Active professional license required at time of consideration — license required if applicable
• Proficiency in cardiac cath lab procedures: PCI, PTCA, left/right heart catheterization, IABP placement/removal, cardiac stent and implant closure device procedures, rotablader atherectomy, and scrub procedures
• Ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and dysrhythmias
• Experience with equipment setup, sterile technique, and isolation precautions
• Cerner EMR experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required

Additional Information

• Contract length is flexible — candidates may choose a 13-week or 26-week assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays during their contract
• RTO of 5 days or fewer per contract is generally accommodated; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval
• All time-off and scheduling requests should be disclosed upfront
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation
• All floating within scope is 100% required of travelers and may include floating to an affiliate hospital nearby