Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for one 10-hour shift every 2 weeks)
• On-Call: 1 shift per week and every 4th weekend on call
• Weekend Requirement: Some Saturdays included as part of the 4 scheduled shifts; every 4th weekend on call
• Floating: May float within scope to Interventional Radiology (IR) and Electrophysiology (EP)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
• Time Off: One time off request per 13-week assignment, approved individually

Unit Information

• Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath procedures including STEMI, IABP, Impella, Tandem Heart, Structural Heart (PFO, TAVR, Mitral Clip)
• Interventional Radiology: Lines, drains, embolizations, fistulas, stroke thrombectomy
• Neurointervention and CRM device implants
• Required experience in EP, IR, vascular, monitoring, and neuro procedures

Preferred Skills

• CTO, peripherals, venous access, rhythm interpretation
• Experience with Philips X-Ray system, atherectomy and thrombectomy devices
• Temporary LVAD support
• Familiarity with McKesson for Cath Lab and MacLab/Cardio Lab for EP

Required Certifications

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

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Recent Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience as an Electrophysiology Technician
• Experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Experience as a Vascular Technologist
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• ARRT (R) or RCIS certification

Facility Information

• Acute hospital setting
• Magnet designated facility
• Level II Trauma center
• 407 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking provided
• Scrub color provided

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• E-Verify attestation
• Education verification (degree/diploma/transcript as applicable)
• State-specific background and registry checks as required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use, medically cleared annually (travel only)
• Fit mask testing (travel only) with annual updates
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of relevant employment within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to float to other nearby facilities within the system
• Radiation badges issued by facility as applicable
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific policies and complete required training modules annually
• Time off requests are limited and must be approved individually

This position offers a challenging and dynamic role in a high-acuity cardiac cath lab environment with opportunities to work across multiple interventional specialties. It is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Technologists seeking travel assignments in Alaska.