Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Technologist

Location: Bakersfield, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work in a STEMI receiving facility with cases involving cardiac/coronary, vascular, peripheral, general interventional radiology (IR), and neuro intervention.
• Cases are performed with 2 techs (1 scrubs, 1 monitors hemodynamics). An RN provides conscious sedation. Occasionally a 4th person (RN or tech) may assist.
• There is a Lead Tech responsible for room assignments.
• Facility has 5 suites:

  • 2 suites primarily for coronary cases
  • 1 suite for peripheral cases
  • 1 suite for vascular & neuro cases
  • 1 suite for electrophysiology (EP) cases
• Average cases per day range from 10 to 22.
• Shift: Days, approximately 36 hours per week.
• Call requirements:

  • Rotate call for inpatient and emergent cases about 1x per week.
  • Weekend call approximately 1 weekend per month (Friday evening through Monday morning), with potential for block scheduling on weekends.
• Work schedule may include 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Current Cath Lab experience is mandatory.
• Certifications required:

  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • Fluoroscopy certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RCIS or CCT certifications are NOT accepted.
• Must be comfortable with:

  • Conscious and moderate sedation procedures
  • Procedural processes and airway management
  • Cardiac drips such as Integrilin, dopamine, and vasopressors
  • Balloon pump management

Additional Information

• Agency provides radiation badge for travelers.