Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
Consolidated Medical Travel
4x10 hrs, Days

$4,282/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

30% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Cardiac Catheterization Technologist pay in California

Estimated total pay

$4,282/week

Estimated taxable pay
$2,840/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,442/week

Description

Cath Lab Travel Tech – Assignment Details

Trauma Level: —
Charting System: Cerner
Traveler Restrictions: No first-time travelers

Team Structure & Workflow

Cath Lab Techs:
- Procedures are performed with 2 techs (1 scrub, 1 monitoring hemodynamics).
- RN manages conscious sedation.
- Some cases may include a 4th team member (RN or tech depending on case need).
- A Lead Tech assigns rooms and oversees daily workflow.
Agency provides the traveler with a radiation badge.

Required Certifications

ARRT
Fluoroscopy permit (Fluoro)
BLS

Required Skills & Experience

Recent Cath Lab experience is mandatory.
STEMI-receiving facility experience.
Comfortable with:
- Conscious & moderate sedation
- Procedural flow & sterile technique
- Airway management
- Cardiac drips (Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors)
- Balloon pump management
Procedures include:
- Cardiac/Coronary
- Vascular
- Peripheral
- General Interventional Radiology
- Neurovascular interventions

Lab Setup

5 Total Suites/Labs:
- 2: Coronary
- 1: Peripheral
- 1: Vascular & Neuro
- 1: EP (Electrophysiology)

Case Load

Average Daily Cases: 10–22 total per day (across all suites)

Call Requirements

Weeknight Call:
- Rotating, ~1 night/week
Weekend Call:
- 1 weekend per month
- Weekend call runs Friday evening → Monday morning
- Subject to change based on departmental needs

Employer

Consolidated Medical Travel

3.1rating(10 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Consolidated Medical Travel

5.0rating

Pros

Excellent communication, good advocate, good payment options

Cons

None

Recommends working with Consolidated Medical Travel

Anonymous

Pharmacist (Allied Health Professional)

Review of Consolidated Medical Travel on Jan 7, 2025

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About Bakersfield, CA

As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

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.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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