Travel Contract

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
IDR Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,082/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

15% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Cardiac Catheterization Technologist pay in California

Estimated total pay

$4,082/week

Estimated taxable pay
$2,640/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,442/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
License and certification reimbursement
Vision benefits

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Work Experience

Allied Health Professional (1 year)

Description

Cath Lab Technologist – Travel

Bakersfield, California
13-Week Contract | 4x10 Day Shifts | 40 Hours Guaranteed

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist to join a high-acuity STEMI-receiving facility with a busy cardiovascular and interventional program. This role supports complex coronary, vascular, peripheral, neuro, and EP procedures in a multi-suite lab environment.

This is not a first-time traveler assignment — candidates must have recent Cath Lab experience.

Schedule

4x10 Hour Day Shifts
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
40 hours guaranteed weekly
Every other weekend
First to float
On-call required

Call Expectations:

1 weeknight per week
1 weekend per month (Friday evening through Monday morning)
Subject to change based on unit needs

Lab Environment

5 Cath Lab Suites
- 2 coronary suites
- 1 peripheral suite
- 1 vascular & neuro suite
- 1 EP suite
10–22 cases per day
STEMI receiving facility
Cerner charting system

Cases performed with:

2 tech model (1 scrubs / 1 monitors hemodynamics)
RN administers conscious sedation
Additional staff member present depending on case complexity
Lead Tech assigns rooms

Required Experience & Skills

Current Cath Lab experience (required)
Comfortable with conscious and moderate sedation
Airway management
Balloon pump support
Cardiac drips (Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors)
Cardiac/coronary cases
Vascular & peripheral procedures
General IR & neuro intervention

Required Certifications

ARRT
Fluoroscopy
BLS

(Radiation badge provided by agency)

Important Notes

No first-time travelers
Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week contract
Acute care setting
High procedural volume environment

Cath Lab Tech – 4x10 Days. 40 hours guaranteed. STEMI receiving facility. Must have recent Cath Lab experience. Conscious & moderate sedation, airway management, cardiac drips, balloon pump experience required. 5-suite lab performing coronary, vascular, peripheral, neuro & EP cases. On-call required (1 weeknight/week + 1 weekend/month). No first-time travelers.

Employer

IDR Healthcare

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1 nurse recommends working with IDR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Quick to response, and very helpful

Cons

None

Recommends working with IDR Healthcare

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About

IDR Healthcare is an awarding winning staffing firm that believes it is a privilege and awesome responsibility to serve those who selflessly care for others. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals to achieve their fullest potential both personally and professionally while they create positive change within the healthcare community. We exercise true grit, tenacity, and authenticity while embracing and ownership mindset to go above and beyond providing healthcare professionals a world class experience. We are employee owned and our travelers and clinicians earn shares/equity by just completing multiple assignments! We have been named SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firms and have won ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing for 11 consecutive years! This cements our commitment to clinician satisfaction earning top net promoter scores putting us in the top 2% of agencies in North America! Help us give back! For every booked assignment, proceeds are donated to St. Jude and Feeding America! Last year we raised over $18,000 for St. Jude and provided over 49,000 meals for children in need. #TravelFarWithIDR and see what it is all about!

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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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