Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab Technologist with 2+ years of current cath lab experience, including cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neuro intervention, for an acute care hospital in Bakersfield, CA.

Details

• Acute care hospital Cardiac Cath Lab setting with 5 suites: 2 dedicated to coronary cases, 1 for peripheral cases, 1 for vascular and neuro cases, and 1 for EP cases
• STEMI-receiving facility performing cardiac/coronary, vascular, peripheral, general IR, and neuro intervention procedures
• Cases are performed with 2 techs — one scrubs and one monitors hemodynamics; an RN performs conscious sedation, and a 4th team member (RN or tech) may assist depending on the case
• Daily caseload ranges from 10 to 22 cases across all suites
• Charting is done in Cerner
• Day shifts available in 10- or 12-hour increments; block scheduling on weekends is an option
• Weeknight call rotation of approximately once per week for inpatient and emergent cases
• Weekend call rotation of approximately one weekend per month, running from Friday evening through Monday morning (subject to change based on unit needs)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of current Cath Lab experience required
• Required certifications: ARRT, Fluoroscopy Permit, and BLS — RCIS and CCT credentials will not be accepted
• Proficiency with cardiac/coronary, vascular, peripheral, general IR, and neuro intervention procedures
• Must be comfortable with conscious and moderate sedation, procedural processes, airway management, cardiac drips (e.g., Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors), and balloon pumps
• License required if applicable — active state or compact (NLC) licensure required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• A copy of your driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• A Lead Tech is responsible for room assignments within the lab
• A radiation badge is provided by the agency
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible — candidates previously working PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered