Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Rockford, IL
Cross Country Allied
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,310/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist position located in the region. The role involves supporting high-risk coronary and neuro interventional procedures, with responsibilities including scrubbing, monitoring, and circulating during complex interventions such as STEMI and neuro procedures. The candidate will work within a fast-paced, acute care setting, ensuring patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 9 hours per shift, starting at 0700 or 0830 as assigned, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification, BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS (American Heart Association), minimum of 1 year of cath lab experience, experience with high-risk coronary interventions and STEMI intervention scrubbing, and ability to scrub and circulate a STEMI.
- Preferred Qualifications: Willingness to learn circulating and monitoring neuro interventions for call.
- Experience or 'Must have' skills: High risk coronary intervention & STEMI intervention scrubbing; ability to scrub/circulate a STEMI; experience with neuro interventional procedures preferred.
- Certifications: ARRT RT-R, BLS, ACLS, Certified Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R).
- Additional Information: Support may be needed for call, with a response time of 30 minutes. Floating to electrophysiology (EP) or interventional radiology (IR) to support different areas may be required. The initial orientation includes 5 shifts within the first week, and shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday with weekend call requirements. No manager or charge nurse is available during non-operating hours.
- EMR/Equipment: Epic and McKesson systems.
- Shift & Scheduling: 5 days per week, 9 hours per shift, with some call and weekend responsibilities.
- Note: This position requires scrubbing for high-risk coronary and STEMI interventions and a willingness to expand skills to neuro interventions.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Allied
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Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
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You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Rockford, IL
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Rockford, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Rockford, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs in Rockford, IL are around 83°F, while winter lows can drop to around 14°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Rockford, IL, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the help of local real estate agencies and online rental platforms.
- Rockford, IL is car-friendly with easily navigable roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger metropolitan areas.
- Rockford, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Rockford, IL offers a variety of things to do, including a vibrant restaurant scene, cultural and art museums, music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor attractions such as the Anderson Japanese Gardens and the River District along the Rock River.
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