Cath Lab Technologist
Prestonburg, KY
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab Technologist with 2+ years of experience for a position requiring on-call availability, EP lab rotation, and an active KY or compact license.

Details

• Work setting is a hospital-based cardiac cath lab with 2 dedicated cath lab rooms plus rotation in the EP lab
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• 8–10 procedures performed per day, averaging 6–8 STEMI cases per month
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Procedures include diagnostic and interventional cardiology cases using radial and groin access, device implants (pacemakers and ICDs — single, dual, Bi-V), peripheral diagnostics and interventions, EP ablations, and use of Shockwave, Balloon Pump, Impella, EKOS, Penumbra, and ACIST contrast injector
• Rotating schedule of 84 hours per two-week period (one week 3x12, one week 4x12), Monday–Friday with one rotating weekday off each week
• Shifts run 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• On-call requirement of 8–15 days per month, with one weeknight per week (5:30 PM – 7:00 AM) and one weekend every 3 weeks (Friday 5:30 PM through Sunday 7:00 AM)
• Must be able to respond within 30 minutes for STEMI alerts
• Float required within clinical scope per facility policy

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience required
• Active AHA BLS and AHA ACLS required
• ARRT certification required
• Active KY state license or compact license required at time of consideration — license required if applicable; candidates willing to apply for KY licensure upon offer will be considered, but must apply the day they accept
• Must reside 75+ miles from the facility — no local candidates will be considered
• A valid driver's license with an address matching your permanent address is required
• 2 professional references required: 1 charge nurse or higher and 1 supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
• EP experience preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include table panning, scrubbing diagnostic and interventional cardiology cases, device implant assistance, and circulating EP procedures; cross-training in EP ablations is available for those without prior EP experience
• Call team consists of 2 RNs and 1 Radiological Technologist
• Scrubs and lead apron are provided
• Orientation is held bi-weekly
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered; RTO must be declared upfront and no changes will be accepted after submission
• Travelers must work at least one major or minor holiday during the contract
• Travelers who have worked within the system for one year must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• COVID-19 vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are available