Cath Lab Tech
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab/EP Technologist with 2+ years of cardiac cath lab experience and ARRT(R) or CCI RCIS certification for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Interventional and diagnostic cardiac cath lab setting with 6 procedure rooms
• Adult patient population with a daily census of 15-20
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valve disorders, heart failure, and atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale closures
• Advanced procedures performed include TAVR, left atrial appendage closures, Cardiomems, thrombectomy, mitral clips, renal denervation, and research protocols
• Equipment used includes IABP, Impella, Penumbra, Rotapro, CSI, Shockwave, laser, OCT, and IVUS
• Epic charting system required
• 4x10 hour day shifts, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• On-call requirement of 7 on-call shifts and 5 late shifts per 6-week period, including one full weekend (Fri-Sun) and one Saturday shift for elective cases
• Must be able to return to the hospital within 30 minutes when called for on-call shifts

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac cath lab required, 3+ years preferred
• Current ACLS, BLS, and ARRT(R) or CCI RCIS certification required
• ARRT(R) Virginia state license preferred; license required if applicable
• Skilled in cardiac cath lab procedures including LHC, RHC, PCI, PTCA, stent placement, atherectomy, temporary pacer, Impella, IABP, TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip
• Proficient in sterile technique, EKG lead placement, dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid response protocols
• Experience in diagnostic and interventional cath lab settings using fluoroscopy required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, equipment handling, and supply management required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, Trauma Level I, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Prior travel healthcare experience required

Additional Information

• Work at a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital with ACC accreditation for PCI procedures
• Perform procedural responsibilities including accurate monitoring, equipment setup, EKG lead placement, prepping access sites, and recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias
• Serve as room circulator and scrub to maintain sterile field
• Support ASD closures, cardiac implant closure devices, diagnostic catheterizations, PA line insertion, and central venous line care and maintenance
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting adjacent cardiac surgery and hybrid ORs
• Must be available to work or take call for one holiday per 13-week contract in rotation with staff
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Local candidates within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Previous employees must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront with the application