Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Santa Maria, California
Marian Regional Medical Center

Cath Lab Technologist - California (Travel Contract)

Location

• City: Santa Maria, CA

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist for a travel contract in California. The role involves working in a Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) unit with 3 suites/labs. The average caseload is 8-12 cases per day. The position requires floating between IR, Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology (EP) labs.

Work Schedule & Call Requirements

• Shifts: 8-hour shifts, typically 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, self-scheduling available
• Weekend call: Required every other weekend (may vary), from Friday 3:30 PM to Monday 7:00 AM
• Evening weekday call: Required, shift from 3:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a 30-minute response time
• Holiday call: Required if working holidays
• Call team: One nurse and two techs on call
• Charge nurse available; supervisor on call after hours

Typical Cases

• IR: Venous placement, port-a-cath, fistula, biliary tube, nephrostomy tube, IVC filter
• Cath Lab: Left and right heart caths, STEMIs, ICDs, pacemakers, carotids, peripheral interventions
• EP Lab: Ablations, device implants (EP lab experience preferred)

Equipment & Systems

• EMR: Cerner - Xper
• Telemetry: Phillips
• Ventilators: Yes

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Active California Cath Lab Technologist license
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH certification
• Fluoroscopy certification
• RCIS or ARRT certification may be required depending on staffing needs

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab Technologist experience required
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required

Orientation & Training

• One week floor-specific orientation

Additional Information

• Floating between Cath Lab, IR, and EP labs is required
• Scrub color and scrubs are provided
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support available
• No IV team on site
• Weekend and holiday call responsibilities apply to techs as well as nurses