Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Merced, CA
Jackson HealthPros
5x8 hrs

Are you ready to take your expertise as a cardiovascular technologist to new heights. Join our team as a Cath Lab Technologist (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and play a vital role on a team that values your expertise while working in Merced, CA. Provide procedural support to physicians and cath lab personnel, operate imaging equipment, and capture diagnostic and interventional data of the heart and vascular system.

What You'll Need:

• ARRT certification as a Radiologic Technologist.
• ACLS, BLS, and Fluoroscopy certifications required.
• ARRT, ARRT (per client notes) and experience with Cath Lab procedures including PCIs, peripheral interventions, diagnostic caths, nephrostomy tubes, and IVC filters.
• Experience with Cerner charting system required. Experience with Sensis and Merge preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a hospital Cath Lab setting preferred. Candidate must be capable of assisting with training new staff.
• Ability to scrub as a Cath Lab Tech is required by the client. RN circulation occurs; scrubbing by RNs is not required.
• Experience with balloon pumps and STEMI care is a plus.
• State licensure as required.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Travelers are offered a benefits package that may include medical benefits, 401k matching, paid housing options, travel and license reimbursement, and 24/7 recruiter support. Specific benefit eligibility will be provided by your recruiter.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Pattern: 8-hour day shifts. Start time per client notes is 9:30 for typical days.
• Possible call requirements noted as "possible call"; no call currently required per unit notes.
• Orientation: 12 hours.
• Charting System: Cerner.
• Case Volume: Varies from 0 to 5–6 cases per day. Currently one cath lab with plans to expand to two.
• Assignment Duration: 13-week assignment starting 04/20/2026 through 07/20/2026. Guaranteed hours noted as 40 hours per week.
• Cancellation Policy: Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts for a 13-week assignment.
• Equipment: GE imaging systems per client notes.
• Travel/Radius Policy: 50 mile radius rule. No local rates.

Location Highlights

Merced, CA offers convenient access to major natural and cultural attractions within short drives. It is approximately 30–45 minutes from Yosemite National Park gateway communities such as Mariposa and 1.5 to 2 hours from Yosemite Valley, providing hiking and climbing opportunities. The city sits along State Route 99 and is about a 1.5-hour drive to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, offering recreational lakes, fishing, and camping. Merced is within a 45–60 minute drive to the agricultural communities of the Central Valley, including local farmers markets and the Merced Historic Downtown district for dining and cultural events. The region supports a suburban lifestyle with easy driving commutes to nearby cities such as Modesto (about 40 miles) and Turlock (about 25 miles), and regional transit options connect to larger Bay Area and Central Valley corridors.

Impacting the Quality of Care for Patients Nationwide

As a traveling Cath Lab Technologist, you will have opportunities for career growth and varied clinical experiences while supporting patient care in communities across the region. Thank you for your time and responsiveness. Apply now and a recruiter will contact you with further details.