Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Monroe, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist with at least 1 year of Cath Lab experience and required Epic and MERGE proficiency for a Mon–Fri day shift contract in Monroe, NC.

Details

• Work in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory within a 174-bed community hospital that is part of the Lee Garvey Chest Pain Network and a Stroke Center
• Unit consists of 7 prep/recovery bays, 1 Cath Lab, and 1 IR Lab
• Patient population includes cardiac, vascular, and device placement cases
• Common procedures include right and left heart cath with intervention (primarily radial, some femoral), pericardiocentesis, pacemaker and defibrillator insertion/manipulation, ports, PICCs, arteriograms, nephrostomy tubes, UAE, Hickman lines, lower extremity angiograms, fistulagram, PE/DVT/thrombolytics, venograms, and fistula creation
• Typical daily flow includes 2–3 cath cases in the morning; afternoons may include procedural/IR overflow cases when cath cases are not scheduled
• EMR: Epic/Encompass and MERGE — both required
• Additional equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Merge Hemo, Siemens X-ray, and occasional balloon pump exposure
• Mon–Fri, 8-hour day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30/5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• No floating required
• Facility is closed on major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Tech experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• At least one prior 13-week travel assignment required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• BLS, ACLS, and ARRT or RCIS certification required
• Active license required, if applicable
• Epic/Encompass and MERGE experience required — candidates without this will not be considered
• Proficiency with scrubbing in cardiac cath, vascular, and IR procedures; candidates with limited gaps in competency may be submitted for manager review
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Scrub in on cardiac catheterization, vascular, IR overflow, and device procedures — circulation is handled by an RN and is not required of this role
• Supported by a small team of approximately 20 staff including Cath Lab leadership, a Nursing Supervisor, Charge RN, RNs, RTRs, and RCIS-trained staff
• Orientation includes approximately 1 day of facility NEO, 2 days of departmental orientation, and assigned ARLs to be completed within 30–45 days
• RTO requires manager approval
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Scrubs are provided
• Free parking on-site
• Team-oriented unit culture