Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (06:30 AM - 07:00 PM)
Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends per contract
On-Call: Yes, rotating call as needed with staff and agency

Job Summary

Seeking a Cath Lab Tech with experience in Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath labs. This role requires hands-on procedural skills and the ability to work in a Level I trauma acute care hospital setting.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Cath Lab
• First-time travel Cath Lab Techs accepted
• Required procedural skills include:

  • Cardiac Implant Closure Device
  • Cardiac Stent Placement
  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • IABP Placement/Removal
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Left and Right heart catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Rotablader athrectomy
  • Scrub procedures
• Equipment setup and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Infection control skills: Isolation precautions and sterile technique
• Age-specific competencies: Middle and Older Adult patients
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Active state license (no pending licenses accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

Work Environment & Additional Details

• No IR (Interventional Radiology) duties
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions
• Call frequency flexible and coordinated with manager
• Scrub color and parking permit provided (no cost for parking)
• Must be able to work within Return to Office restrictions (ideally no more than 5 days off)
• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Primary source verification of certifications and licenses
• Physical exam within one year of start, including labs and immunizations (TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or approved exemption)
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start
• Illinois-specific fingerprinting and registry requirements (must be completed in Illinois)
• References: 2 professional references required
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific documents such as code of conduct and parking permit forms

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• ARRT certification
• Experience with Cardiac Implant Closure Device
• Experience with Cardiac Stent Placement
• Experience with Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
• Experience with IABP Placement and Removal
• Experience with Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Left heart catheterization
• Experience with Right heart catheterization
• Experience with Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
• Experience with Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
• Experience with Rotablator atherectomy
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system