Cardiovascular Technologist – Cath Lab
Puyallup, WA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiovascular Technologist for a Cath Lab position at a Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, WA, requiring BLS, ACLS, and ARRT or RCIS certification with Cath Lab-specific experience.

Details

• Work in a hospital-based Cath Lab with 2 procedure rooms at a Level III Trauma Center in Puyallup, WA
• Procedures include diagnostic/interventional cath, LHC/RHC, NSTEMI and STEMI management, Impella, IABPs, Rotablator, CTOs/staged PCI, shockwave therapy, temp pacers, peripheral (legs) diagnostic/intervention, and loop recorders
• EP procedures include Micra, pacemaker implants, AICDs, lead extractions/revisions, and generator changes
• Average of 8 cases performed per day
• 10-hour rotating shifts, either 6:00 AM–4:30 PM or 7:00 AM–5:30 PM depending on call assignment
• Rotating day off each week
• Weekday call coverage required once per week (Mon–Thu), from end of shift until 7:00 AM the following morning
• Weekend call coverage every 6th weekend, from end of shift Friday through Monday at 7:00 AM
• One holiday per contract on a call-only basis
• Possibility of floating to a sister Cath Lab approximately 15 minutes away, up to once per week with advance notice
• EMR: Epic
• Hemodynamic monitoring system: Merge (experience preferred)
• PACS: Picom | IV pumps: Alaris | Medication dispensing: Pyxis | C-arm: GE Alea

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS required
• ARRT or RCIS certification required
• WA state license required if applicable
• Cath Lab-specific experience required — travelers with 1 year of Cath Lab experience will be considered if they have prior travel experience; first-time travelers must have 2+ years of Cath Lab experience
• Ability to scrub and operate the table simultaneously
• Monitoring experience preferred
• Merge hemodynamic system experience preferred
• Two professional references required (supervisor level or above, such as Charge Nurse, Manager, or Director) — one reference may be submitted for initial consideration, with a second required prior to start

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted with 2+ years of Cath Lab experience
• Orientation begins with a facility-wide new employee orientation (NEO) on day one, followed by department training for the remainder of the first week
• Travelers may opt into buddy call during the first week but will take call independently starting in the second week
• Call team consists of 3 members: 2 techs and 1 RN; 30-minute response time required; no dedicated sleep room, though the Admit/Recovery unit may be used if necessary
• Unit support includes a Charge Nurse/Lead Tech, Scheduler, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), Intensivists, on-call Cardiologist, RRT and Code Team, and a Transporter (techs may assist with transporting their own telemetry patients)
• Scrubs and lead aprons are provided; extended sizing available for scrubs only
• Free garage parking available on-site
• COVID vaccination required
• A positive attitude, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills are expected