Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Lexington, KY
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist – Cath/EP Lab | 

Location: UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Address: Lexington, KY Hours per Week: 40 (4X10s)

About the Role

The facility is seeking an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures within the Cath/EP Lab. This role assists physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and vascular disease, including arrhythmias, and specializes in caring for patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, EP device procedures, and ablations.

The technologist functions as a technical resource and provides scrub assistance to cardiologists during both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Candidates must hold a Kentucky Rad Tech License through ARRT (pending license accepted at submission).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures

• Provide scrub support during PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement, EP devices, and ablations

• Serve as a technical resource within the Cath/EP Lab

• Operate and troubleshoot imaging and procedural equipment

• Maintain accurate documentation within Epic EHR and McKesson systems

• Support patient care throughout pre-, intra-, and post-procedure phases

• Uphold all federal, state, and facility-specific regulations and standards

Shift Schedule

• Shifts: 4x10s

• Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Call Requirements:

  • One late call per week (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

  • One call shift per week (5:30 PM – 7:00 AM)

  • One to two call weekends per six-week schedule

    • Weekend call: Friday 5:30 PM – Monday 7:00 AM

Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP or ASCP/SCP accredited program preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, anatomy, physiology, or related field preferred

• At least one year of Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred

• Kentucky Rad Tech License through ARRT (required before start; pending accepted at submission)

• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS required

  • PALS not required at submission but must be obtained before start

• Current CPR certification (if applicable)

• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray (as required)

• Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• EKG onboarding exam required

Compensation Packages

Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

• Hourly Pay: $50/hr

• Meals: $560

• Housing: $826

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,386

No unbilled orientation unless noted.

Facility Information

UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital is a cardiovascular-focused medical center offering advanced diagnostic and interventional services. The organization provides:

• Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures

• Interventional vascular care

• Multidisciplinary cardiac care coordination

• State-of-the-art imaging and procedural technology

Preferred Experience: Philips Single and Bi-Plane Angiography Required Systems: Epic EHR, McKesson

Why Join This Assignment

This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac environment supporting complex interventional and electrophysiology procedures. The technologist will play a critical role in patient outcomes while working alongside experienced cardiologists and a collaborative clinical team. The structured schedule and advanced technology make this an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to expand their Cath/EP Lab expertise.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
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