Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
El Paso, Texas
University Medical Center of El Paso

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist

Location: El Paso, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Start time between 6-8 AM depending on scheduled cases
• End time between 5-6 PM on non-call days
• On-call rotation: 7 days on, 7 days off (24/7 availability required)

Job Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year in Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Radiology, or Neuro Intervention
  • Must have prior experience in Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology
  • Circulating experience required
  • Support STEMI cases, vascular emergencies, pacemaker insertions, Impella and balloon pump insertions
• Certifications & Education:

  • Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) required
  • ARRT certification preferred
  • CPR certification required
  • Associate degree in applied science from an accredited radiology or cardiovascular technology school required
• Language:

  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Additional:

  • First-time travelers accepted

Role Overview

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in the catheterization laboratory
• Support a diverse patient population across all age groups
• Report to the Cath Lab supervisor and work under guidance of catheterization laboratory technologist

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check (7 years, including SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender registry, education verification)
• Education verification (Associate degree acceptable for travel staff)
• Primary source license verification
• Drug screening (negative 10-panel within 30 days of start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP or TD vaccine (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Positive titers or vaccination/declination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• COVID vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption
• Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) with deadlines
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and unit competency
• Facility-specific onboarding modules and documentation (photo for badge, confidentiality agreements, safety training, etc.)

Certifications (AHA Only)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Certifications must not expire the same month as start date and must be renewed prior.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with specialized experience in cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology seeking a travel contract role with a structured schedule and on-call rotation.