Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$4,599/weekOverview
- Start Date01/04/2027
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration20 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
Cath Lab Tech
Location: Bakersfield, California Contract Length: 20 weeks Shift: Days, 4x10s (10 hours per day, 40 hours per week)
Required Qualifications
- Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
- Cath Lab Technologist experience (2 years)
- Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
- ARRT certification
- Fluoroscopy certification
- BLS certification
- Must be comfortable with conscious sedation
- Must be comfortable with moderate sedation
- Must be comfortable with airway management
- Must be comfortable with cardiac drips (such as Integrilin, dopamine, and vasopressors)
- Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Role Details
- Cases are staffed by 2 techs (one scrubs and one monitors hemodynamics), with an RN providing conscious sedation
- Sometimes a 4th person is present, either an RN or a tech, depending on the case
- A Lead Tech is responsible for room assignments
- Agency provides a radiation badge
- Works in a STEMI receiving facility
- Skills include cardiac/coronary, vascular, peripheral, EP, general IR, and neuro intervention
- 5 suites: 2 primarily for coronary cases, 1 for peripheral cases, 1 for vascular and neuro cases, and 1 for EP cases
- Averages 10 to 22 cases per day total
Call Requirements
- Weeknight: Rotate call for inpatient cases, emergent cases, etc., 1x per week
- Weekend: 1 weekend per month, running Friday evening through Monday morning (subject to change based on unit needs)
Other Notes
- EOW
- First to float
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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About Bakersfield, CA
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:- Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.
- Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.
- Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
- The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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