Cath Lab / EP Technologist
Kenner, LA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with 2+ years of specialty experience for a diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization lab.

Details

• Work in a diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab with an electrophysiology (EP) lab
• Adult patient population with a 1:7 patient ratio
• Procedures include diagnostic and left/right heart catheterizations, PCI, cardiac stent placement, AICD placement, IABP placement/removal, temporary pacemaker insertion, and thrombectomy
• Uses Epic for computerized charting
• 5x8 hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• On-call requirements of 12 days per month, including 2 weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• No floating to other locations

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the cath lab specialty
• ARRT (R) certification required; RCIS certification not accepted in place of ARRT
• Current ACLS and BLS certification required
• CCI RCIS certification preferred
• Experience with EP lab procedures preferred
• Skilled in equipment setup, dysrhythmia interpretation, sterile field maintenance, and room circulating
• Familiarity with isolation precautions, PPE, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Ability to troubleshoot and document equipment malfunctions
• Compact or LA license required in hand upon submission
• License required if applicable
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including stent placements, PCI, IABP, and device implants
• Accurately monitor patients and interpret dysrhythmias during procedures
• Serve as room circulator or scrub technician to maintain sterile field
• Orientation held five days a week
• Position located in an area commonly impacted by hurricanes; travelers may be assigned to emergency or relief teams during storm events
• Candidates must be comfortable with potential storm-related staffing expectations before accepting this assignment
• Facility does not accept local candidates; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility
• RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• Previous Ochsner Health System employees or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a travel contractor