Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, CA
Genie Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

We are seeking an experienced Travel Cath Lab Technologist to join a busy, high-volume cardiac catheterization team at a STEMI-receiving facility. The ideal candidate must have current Cath Lab experience and be comfortable assisting with a variety of cardiac, vascular, electrophysiology, and interventional procedures.

Required Certifications

• ARRT
• Fluoroscopy certification
• BLS
• Active state license required at submission

Important: RCIS and CCT certifications will NOT be accepted in place of ARRT.

Required Experience & Clinical Skills

• Current Cath Lab experience required.
• Cardiac and coronary procedures.
• STEMI and emergent cardiac cases.
• Vascular and peripheral interventions.
• Electrophysiology (EP) procedures.
• General IR and neuro interventions.
• Conscious and moderate sedation familiarity.
• Procedural workflows and airway management.
• Cardiac drips, including Integrilin, dopamine, and vasopressors.
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) experience.

Department Information

• Total Suites: 5
  • 2 primarily dedicated to coronary cases.
  • 1 dedicated to peripheral procedures.
  • 1 dedicated to vascular and neuro procedures.
  • 1 dedicated to EP procedures.
• Average Case Volume: Approximately 10–22 cases per day across the department.

Team Structure

• Cases are typically performed with two technologists:
  • One technologist scrubs.
  • One technologist monitors hemodynamics and assists with procedural monitoring.
• An RN provides conscious sedation.
• A fourth team member (RN or technologist) may be assigned depending on the procedure.
• A Lead Tech coordinates room assignments.