Cardiac Interventional Radiology 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 Interventional Radiology Technologist with at least 1 year of Cath Lab experience and required proficiency in Epic and MERGE for a Mon–Fri day shift position.

Details

• Hospital setting with 174 licensed beds, designated as a Stroke Center and part of a Chest Pain Network
• Unit includes 7 prep/recovery bays, 1 Cath Lab, and 1 IR Lab
• Cardiac patient population including cardiac catheterization, device placement, and heavy vascular 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, Hickman lines, lower extremity angiograms, fistulagram, PE/DVT/thrombolytics, venograms, and fistula creation
• Typical daily flow includes 2–3 cath cases in the morning; afternoon Cath Lab time may be used for procedural/IR overflow
• EMR: Epic/Encompass (required) and MERGE (required)
• Additional equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, Merge Hemo, Siemens X-ray, and Balloon pumps (occasional)
• 8-hour day shifts, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30/5:00 PM
• No weekend rotation and no on-call requirements
• Facility is closed on major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
• No floating required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Tech experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Active BLS and ACLS required
• ARRT or RCIS certification required
• Active license required, if applicable
• Proficiency with Epic/Encompass and MERGE required — candidates without this experience will not be considered
• Comfortable scrubbing and recording in cardiac cath, vascular, and IR procedures
• 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Candidate's permanent address must be located 50+ miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered; at least one completed 13-week travel assignment is required
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast facility must have been separated for at least 1 year to be eligible
• RNs circulate all cases — technologists are not required to circulate
• Department team includes Cath Lab leadership, a Nursing Supervisor, Charge RN, RNs, RTRs, and RCIS-trained staff (~20 total)
• Orientation includes 1 day of facility NEO, 2 days of departmental orientation, and assigned ARLs to be completed within 30–45 days
• Time off requests require manager approval
• Scrubs are provided
• Free parking available
• Teamwork-oriented unit culture