Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Santa Maria, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab Technologist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week acute care assignment in a Level III Trauma facility, with EP lab experience preferred.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a combined Cath Lab, IR, and EP lab unit across 3 suites
• Level III Trauma facility
• Average of 8–12 cases per day
• Common Cath Lab cases include left and right heart caths, STEMIs, ICDs, pacemakers, carotids, and peripheral procedures
• Common IR cases include venous placement, port-a-cath, fistula, biliary tube, nephrostomy tube, and IVC filter
• EP Lab cases include ablations and device implants
• EMR: Cerner (Xper)
• Telemetry system: Philips
• Ventilators available on unit; RT and Pharmacy support available 24/7
• 5x8-hour day shifts, self-scheduling with core hours of 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Weekday evening call required as needed, shift runs 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend call required approximately every other weekend, from 3:30 PM Friday to 7:00 AM Monday
• Call response time is 30 minutes; call team consists of one nurse and two techs
• Holiday call coverage is required; voluntary holiday work is permitted
• Floating between IR, Cath Lab, and EP Lab is required

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab experience required
• RCIS or ARRT certification accepted (based on staffing needs)
• Active BLS, ACLS, and Fluoroscopy Permit required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Active state or compact (NLC) license required if applicable; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Cerner experience preferred
• Candidates must provide a copy of their driver's license 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, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Travel experience preferred

Additional Information

• EP lab experience is preferred for travel candidates
• Perform procedures across Cath Lab, IR, and EP Lab, including structural heart, peripheral vascular, electrophysiology, and interventional radiology cases
• On-site orientation is approximately one week
• Scrubs are provided
• Cardiologist is on call after hours (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM); charge nurse is available on-site during day hours with supervisor on call after hours
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered