Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech Travel/Contract Job in Arizona

Location

• Tucson, Arizona

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Seeking a Cath Lab Tech with coronary and interventional radiology (IR) experience.
• Experience with Impella, balloon pump, PCI, stents, pacemaker, catheterization, and rotablader required.
• Weekend coverage every 5-6 weeks (5-6 weekend shifts per contract).
• Weeknight call coverage 1 day per week from 5:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Call covers Stroke & STEMI (Cardiac Cath Lab & IR).
• IR experience required.
• Must have experience with 12-lead EKG settings and rhythm interpretation.
• Cath Lab has 7 rooms: 1 Interventional Radiology, 2 Electrophysiology (EP), 1 combo room, 2 Hybrid suites, 1 cath room.
• Approximately 20-35 cases per day depending on the day.
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (3x12 hour shifts may be considered).
• No first-time travelers unless extensive background and cath lab experience.
• EPIC electronic medical record system preferred.
• No local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with recent experience within the last year.
• Experience as an EKG Technician.
• Arizona state license required before start date.
• Certifications required at time of submission: BLS, ACLS, and either ARRT or RCIS.
• Experience with Impella, balloon pump, PCI, stents, pacemaker, catheterization, rotablader.
• Experience in Interventional Radiology.
• Proficient in 12-lead EKG and rhythm interpretation.

Schedule

• Weekend coverage every 5-6 weeks.
• Weeknight call 1 day per week (5:30 PM - 7:00 AM).

Prior Travel Experience

• No first-time travelers accepted unless candidate has extensive cath lab experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass background checks and drug testing within specified timeframes.
• Must provide current driver’s license/state ID.
• Must have physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit testing (N95) required within 1 year of start.
• Required immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of vaccination or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or positive titer (declinations allowed with form)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• Must complete required competency exams and pass with 80% or higher.
• Must complete orientation and safety acknowledgments.
• Two professional references required from employment within last 3 years, including one supervisory reference.
• Employment application with detailed work history for last 7 years required.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with strong interventional radiology skills and the ability to manage a high-volume cath lab environment.