Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Rockford, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Services Technician (SAMC)

Location: Rockford, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Cath Lab Tech in a cardiac catheterization lab with 6 suites/labs
• Average cases per day: 18
• Work Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts starting at 7:00 AM or 8:30 AM as assigned
• Call Requirements:

  • 4 weekends (Saturday/Sunday) during the 13-week assignment
  • Holiday call required
  • Call response time: 30 minutes
• Floating: May be required to float to Electrophysiology (EP) or Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Orientation: 5 shifts (first week), 8-hour days
• Scrubs provided

Required Certifications & Experience

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)
• ARRT Certified Radiologic Technologist (RT-R)
• At least 3 years of cath lab experience
• Must be able to scrub and circulate STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) interventions
• Willingness to learn circulating/monitoring in neuro interventional procedures for call coverage

Job Duties

• Scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating during procedures
• Handling high-risk coronary and neuro cases
• Supporting STEMI interventions

Additional Information

• EMR Systems: Epic and McKesson
• Cardiologist coverage: 24/7
• Supervisor/Charge Nurse available during operating hours (6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday)
• Local placements accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Drug-free campus policy with mandatory negative drug screen
• Non-billable orientation hours: 12 hours (orientation hours do not count toward guaranteed hours)
• Call off policy: Equivalent of 12 hours off every 13 weeks without penalty

Submission Requirements

• Active Illinois license or proof that application process has started
• Candidate must provide last 4 digits of SSN and middle initial
• Requested time off must be submitted

This position is ideal for experienced cath lab technologists seeking a short-term assignment with a reputable healthcare facility, offering exposure to high-risk coronary and neuro interventional cases.