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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist for an acute care Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring Epic proficiency and experience with advanced cardiac procedures including TAVR, Watchman, and Impella.

Details

• Works in a 6-room cardiac cath lab at an acute care Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ACC accreditation for PCI procedures
• Adult patient population with a daily census of 15–20 patients
• Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valve disorders, heart failure, and ASD/PFO closures
• Advanced procedures performed include TAVR, left atrial appendage closures, CardioMEMS, thrombectomy, mitral clips, renal denervation, and research protocols
• Equipment used includes IABP, Impella, Penumbra, Rotapro, CSI, Shockwave, laser, OCT, and IVUS
• Epic EMR experience required
• Schedule consists of 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM–6:00 PM) and 1x8-hour shift (7:30 AM–4:00 PM) per week, plus call
• Each clinician is expected to take 7 on-call shifts and 5 late shifts per 6-week period, including one full weekend of call (Fri–Sun) and one Saturday elective case shift
• Remaining weekday call shifts (Mon–Thu) can be distributed individually throughout the 6-week cycle
• Must be able to return to the hospital within 30 minutes when called back
• Holiday call participation is required once per 13-week contract on a rotating basis with staff

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS required
• ARRT(R) or CCI RCIS required; Virginia state license preferred for ARRT(R) holders — any active state license (in hand or pending) is accepted, as Virginia grants emergency authorization while a permanent VA license is processing; no state license required for CCI RCIS holders
• License required if applicable
• Minimum experience required 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
• 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

• Perform diagnostic and interventional procedures in a nationally recognized cath lab supported by a multidisciplinary team with adjacent cardiac surgery and hybrid ORs
• The facility is a certified stroke center and continues to expand its cardiovascular services with innovative technology for complex heart conditions
• Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing 50–99.9 miles from the facility are eligible for one 13-week contract
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period