Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Brownsville, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,445/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab
- Number of Beds: 2 Cath Labs
- Staff Composition: 2 monitor techs, 2 RNs, 2 techs
- Shifts:
- Day Shift: Manager, director, 4 techs, 2 RNs
- Night Shift: Not regularly scheduled; callbacks only
- Patient Ratio: 1:1
- Equipment Used: IABP, Impella, stents, balloons, IVUS, FFR, Ultrasound
- EMR System: Meditech
Typical Procedures
- Heart catheterizations and interventions
- Pacemaker and AICD placements
- Watchman device procedures
- Electrophysiology (EP) ablations
- Peripheral venous and arterial procedures
Required Qualifications
- Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist within the last year
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
Preferred Skills
- Electrophysiology (EP) experience
Additional Information
- Floating Areas: Interventional Radiology (IR), ICU (if competent), Pre/post PACU Cath Lab
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs
- Unit Policies:
- 30-minute response time for callbacks
- On-Call Requirements:
- Every other weekend on call
- Every other weeknight on call
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
Friendly, professional,
Cons
None
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Brownsville, TX
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Brownsville, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of around 90°F and lows of around 75°F.
- Winter average highs of around 70°F and lows of around 50°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.
- Car-friendly city with good road infrastructure.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of cultures due to its proximity to the Mexican border.
- Wide age range with a significant elderly population.
- Common health issues include diabetes and obesity.
- Brownsville has a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to the border.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine.
- Cultural attractions include museums showcasing military aircraft, indigenous dress, and costumes.
- Outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, surfing, and birdwatching are popular at Boca Chica State Park and Sabal Palm Sanctuary.
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