Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cath Lab Tech for a 13-week travel assignment at an acute care, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and hands-on experience with advanced structural heart and interventional procedures.

Details

• Adult patient population with a daily census of 15–20 across 6 state-of-the-art procedure rooms
• Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valve disorders, heart failure, and atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale closures
• Advanced procedures include TAVR, left atrial appendage closures, Cardiomems, thrombectomy, mitral clips, renal denervation, and research protocols
• Equipment includes IABP, Impella, Penumbra, Rotapro, CSI, Shockwave, laser, OCT, and IVUS
• Epic EMR experience is required
• 4x10 hour day shifts, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, plus call obligations
• Each clinician is expected to take 7 on-call shifts and 5 late shifts per 6-week period; one full weekend of call (Fri–Sun) must be scheduled together, with remaining weekday call shifts (Mon–Thu) taken individually throughout the cycle
• One Saturday shift for elective cases is required per 6-week period
• Clinicians must be able to return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call
• One holiday shift or call per 13-week contract, in rotation with staff
• Candidates must not reside within the facility's radius restriction to be eligible for this position

Requirements

• Minimum experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab settings using fluoroscopy
• Proficiency with cardiac cath lab procedures including LHC, RHC, PCI, PTCA, stent placement, atherectomy, temp pacer, Impella, IABP, TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip
• Skills in sterile technique, EKG lead placement, dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid response protocols
• Current ACLS and BLS required
• ARRT(R) or CCI RCIS required; if ARRT(R), a Virginia state license is preferred — any active state license (in hand or pending) is accepted, as Virginia grants emergency authorization to travelers while their permanent VA license processes; CCI RCIS does not require a state license — license required if applicable
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, equipment handling, and supply management
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• The facility is an acute care teaching hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, and a certified stroke center
• Nationally recognized for cardiac cath lab excellence with American College of Cardiology accreditation for PCI procedures
• Supported by a multidisciplinary team with adjacent cardiac surgery and hybrid ORs
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position