Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift/Hours: 4x10 hour days (07:00 - 17:30)
Start Date: 02/02/2026

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience if ARRT-R certified
• Minimum 2 years of experience if RCIS certified
• Prior travel experience required (will not accept first-time travelers)

Licenses & Certifications Required

• RCIS or ARRT-R
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Work Schedule & On-Call

• Holidays as scheduled
• One weekend per month required (inclusive of on-call)
• One day per week on-call plus one weekend per month on-call

Clinical Details

• Average daily case volume: 15
• Number of procedure rooms: 4
• Patient age range: Adult/Geriatric
• Common patient diagnoses:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD)
  • Myocardial infarction (MI)
  • Post-cardiac arrest
  • Pre/post-transplant
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Heart failure
  • Atrial septal defect (ASD), Patent foramen ovale (PFO), Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
  • Pericardial effusion and tamponade
  • Pulmonary hypertension (PHTN)
  • Pre-surgical cases
  • Aortic stenosis, mitral and tricuspid regurgitation

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Chronic total occlusion (CTO)
• PFO and ASD closure
• Coronary atherectomy
• Pericardiocentesis
• Aortic valvuloplasty
• Septostomy
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Mitraclip and Triclip procedures
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement
• Impella placement
• ECMO placement
• Coronary thrombectomy

Special Equipment Used

• Impella console
• IABP console
• Shockwave system
• Boston Scientific IVUS/FFR/DFR
• Acist system
• MedRad imaging
• Rotablader
• Pneumbra system
• Various coronary wires, stents, and balloons

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, education verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check
• Physical exam within 1 year including Latex Screen
• Fit mask test within 1 year
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (as applicable)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination (series not accepted)
  • Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (seasonal requirement)
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history

Facility Specific Notes

• Scrub color: Navy blue (pink for trauma), pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants
• Dress code: Business casual for some departments; no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts
• Passport-style photo required for badge
• Confidentiality agreement and job description must be signed prior to start
• Security ID application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract

This position is ideal for experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists with required certifications and prior travel experience, ready to work in a high-volume adult cardiology setting with advanced interventional procedures.