Cath Lab Tech
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a dual Cath Lab / IR Technologist with at least 1 year of experience for a Level 1 Trauma, Magnet teaching hospital setting requiring proficiency across cardiac, neuro-interventional, and vascular procedures.

Details

• Dual Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology role in a 500-bed Magnet, academic teaching, Level 1 Trauma center
• 4x10-hour shifts with variable days of the week, including weekends, and variable start times; some weeks may require 8- or 10-hour shifts
• Schedule is posted in advance on the 15th of each month
• 4–5 on-call shifts per month required
• Daily caseload covers 4 angio suites and 2 ORs
• Cardiac procedures include STEMI, PCI, and diagnostic catheterizations
• Neuro-interventional procedures include stroke interventions, coil embolizations, AVM treatments, and diagnostic cerebrals
• Vascular procedures include run-offs, TEVAR, EVAR, and peripheral angiography
• Body/IR procedures include CVC placement, drains, and embolizations
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• No floating to sister facilities

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a dual Cath Lab / IR role
• Active WA Rad Tech License required; pending WA state license accepted for consideration
• ARRT (R) and BLS required; ACLS and ARRT Advanced Certification preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• Proficiency with cardiac cath lab procedures including PCI, PTCA, left/right heart catheterization, hemodynamic monitoring, IABP, and Impella
• Proficiency with neuro procedures including carotid angiography, embolization, thrombolysis/thrombectomy, and stent placement
• Proficiency with vascular procedures including endovascular interventions, TIPS, dialysis graft interventions, and upper/lower extremity angiography
• Proficiency with IR/body procedures including IVC filter placement/removal, embolization, biliary drainage, nephrostomy, and chest tube placement
• Ability to scrub and maintain sterile field
• Experience with Philips and Siemens equipment; PACS system experience required
• 2 supervisory references required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Teaching hospital and Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Prior UW Health staff must have an 18-month separation from the facility before returning as a traveler
• RTO is limited to no more than 6 days for the contract; RTO cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks (orientation), and should otherwise be kept to a minimum
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Pre-start orientation modules are required (approximately 2–3 hours for Allied); if WA suicide prevention training is required, an additional 6 hours of modules apply
• Facility-provided scrubs
• Onsite parking is available for a daily fee; an offsite parking option approximately 1 mile away is also available with weekday shuttle service (5 AM–10 PM, Monday–Friday only)