Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Cath Lab Technologist

Location: Bakersfield, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work in a STEMI receiving facility with cases involving cardiac/coronary, vascular, peripheral, general interventional radiology (IR), and neuro intervention.
• Cases are performed with 2 techs (1 scrubs, 1 monitors hemodynamics). An RN provides conscious sedation. Occasionally a 4th person (RN or tech) may assist.
• There is a Lead Tech responsible for room assignments.
• Facility has 5 suites:

  • 2 suites primarily for coronary cases
  • 1 suite for peripheral cases
  • 1 suite for vascular & neuro cases
  • 1 suite for electrophysiology (EP) cases
• Average cases per day range from 10 to 22.
• Shift: Days, approximately 36 hours per week.
• Call requirements:

  • Rotate call for inpatient and emergent cases about 1x per week.
  • Weekend call approximately 1 weekend per month (Friday evening through Monday morning), with potential for block scheduling on weekends.
• Work schedule may include 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Cath Lab Technologist (2 years of experience)
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Current cath lab experience
• ARRT
• Fluoroscopy
• BLS
• Comfort with conscious sedation
• Comfort with moderate sedation
• Comfort with airway management
• Experience with cardiac drips such as Integrilin, dopamine, and vasopressors
• Experience with balloon pumps

Additional Information

• Agency provides radiation badge for travelers.