Travel Contract

Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Salinas, CA
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs

$3,700/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Duration9 weeks

Pay

8% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Cardiac Catheterization Technologist pay in California

Estimated total pay

$3,700/week

Description

Cath Lab Tech Travel Opportunity - California, Salinas

Job Summary

Perform technical procedures involving ionizing radiation in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
Assist with diagnostic fluoroscopic angiographic procedures, coronary and peripheral interventions, and electrophysiology procedures.
Prepare and monitor patients before and after cardiac procedures; report any changes in patient condition.
Maintain and assist with preventative maintenance of Cath Lab equipment; report malfunctions.
Manage supplies and assist the Cath Lab team by performing various responsibilities as needed.
Initiate CPR and use emergency equipment as necessary.
Follow sterile technique and safety procedures.
Operate equipment according to procedural protocols and assist physicians during procedures.
Handle contrast media appropriately.
Provide age-appropriate patient care.

Contract Length

10 weeks

Shift Details

Day shift, 8-hour shifts
Some on-call required

Required Qualifications

Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year.
Experience as an Electrophysiology Technician.
Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Education

Graduation from a Radiologic Technology program or a Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program.

Certifications & Licensure

Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California.
Fluoroscopy certification.
One of the following credentials: ARRT (CI), RCIS, RCES, or CEPS.
BLS certification.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, diagnostic fluoroscopic angiographic procedures, coronary and peripheral interventions.
Patient care and monitoring skills.
Equipment maintenance and supply management.
Proficiency in sterile technique and CPR.
Ability to operate Cath Lab equipment and assist physicians.
Contrast media handling.
Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Information

Works under supervision of Assistant Director Cardiology.
Must demonstrate independent judgment and initiative.
Must adhere to hospital safety standards and report unsafe conditions immediately.

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals with specialized Cath Lab experience seeking a travel assignment in California.

Employer

Integrated Healthcare Services

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,168–4,292/week

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About Salinas, CA

As a travel nurse in Salinas, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 72°F, average low: 52°F.
Winter average high: 63°F, average low: 43°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to demand.

Transportation

Car friendly city with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
Salinas has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of local restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Rich art and music scene with various cultural events.
Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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