Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Des Moines, IA
Jackson HealthPros
5x8 hrs
$2,888/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Are you ready to take your expertise as a cardiovascular technologist to new heights. Join a hospital team in Des Moines, IA as a Cath Lab Tech (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and play a vital role on a team that values your expertise while working in a high-acuity hospital environment. Assist physicians and other cath lab personnel in conducting diagnostic and interventional procedures. Operate advanced imaging equipment to capture crucial images and data of the heart and vascular system.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active ARRT or CCI/RCIS certification required.
- Minimum 24 months recent Cath Lab / Cardiac Cath Lab experience required.
- Ability to scrub independently and proficiently required.
- BLS (AHA) required.
- Driver’s license, documentation required.
- Travel experience within the previous 18 months required.
- Work history/resume/employment history must document 24 months of Cath Lab experience.
- Skills checklist specific to Cath Lab / Cardiac Cath Lab required.
- Professional reference or performance evaluation from a charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO within the past 24 months preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Structural heart experience highly preferred.
- Peripheral vascular experience preferred.
- Interventional Radiology experience preferred.
- EP experience preferred.
- RCES accepted in lieu of RCIS where applicable.
- Willingness to float across hospital campuses preferred.
Assignment Details
- Shift days: Monday - Friday, 5x8 hour shifts, start time 07:00, 40 hours per week.
- Call requirement: 1 night per week and every 3rd weekend. Call period: 7:00 PM Friday through 7:00 AM Monday.
- Must be willing to float across Des Moines hospital campuses as needed.
- Contractors required to work 1–2 of 3 listed summer holidays unless unit is closed.
Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who'll fill you in with the details.
Benefits
We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include full medical coverage options, 401(k) matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance availability, and travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting the Quality of Care for Patients Nationwide
As a traveling Cath Lab technologist, you provide critical support for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and maintain procedural efficiency. Your skills support access to high-quality care across the region.
Location Highlights
Des Moines offers an accessible urban lifestyle with cultural and outdoor amenities. The city provides proximity to Gray's Lake Park and the Des Moines Riverwalk, with downtown arts and dining districts within a short commute. The area features the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and a short drive to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, offering recreational and cultural options for a balanced lifestyle.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
Employer
Jackson HealthPros
Jackson HealthPros™ provides highly skilled imaging, radiology, surgical, laboratory, and respiratory therapy professionals to healthcare organizations nationwide for short and long-term staffing needs. Part of Jackson Healthcare’s “Family of Staffing Companies" and ranked among the nation's largest in Healthcare Staffing, Jackson HealthPros™ is filling thousands of contracts and permanent positions every month. Make a real difference as a traveling healthcare pro at facilities nationwide that need your experience and expertise while enjoying your favorite locations. Leave the routine behind, earn competitive pay, meet new people, and build a standout resume—all while advancing your healthcare career. With our extensive network of exclusive jobs, we’ll help you achieve your career goals and fuel your passion for care with adventures of a lifetime. Jackson HealthPros™ is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.
Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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