Cath Lab Technologist
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Preferred candidate: Cath Lab Tech with coronary and interventional radiology (IR) experience.
• Work schedule includes weekend coverage every 5-6 weeks (5-6 weekend shifts per contract) and weeknight on-call coverage 1 day per week (5:30 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Call coverage includes Stroke & STEMI cases (Cath Lab & IR).
• Typical daily case volume: 20-35 cases.
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (3x12 hour shifts may be considered).
• No first-time travelers unless extensive background and cath lab experience.
• Experience with Impella, balloon pump, PCI, stents, pacemaker, catheterization, and rotablader required.
• Experience with EKG settings and 12-lead EKG & rhythm interpretation required.
• Facility has multiple cath lab rooms including interventional radiology, electrophysiology (EP), hybrid suites, and cath rooms.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system preferred.
• No local candidates considered.

Required Qualifications

• Cath Lab Radiology Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Cath Lab Radiology Technologist experience within the last year.
• One completed travel assignment.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• ARRT or RCIS certification.
• Experience with Impella.
• Experience with balloon pump.
• Experience with PCI.
• Experience with stents.
• Experience with pacemaker.
• Experience with catheterization.
• Experience with rotablader.
• Cath Lab Technologist experience.
• Interventional Radiology Technologist experience.

Orientation

• Orientation held twice monthly.

Additional Requirements

• Weekend and night call coverage as described.
• Must pass background checks and drug testing within specified timeframes.
• Must provide current driver’s license/state ID.
• Must complete required health documents including physical exam, immunizations, and fit testing.
• Must provide 2 professional references from employment within the last 3 years (one must be supervisory).
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and up to date.
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and medication competency may be required.
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit testing for N95 masks within 1 year.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (mandatory)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (declinations allowed with form)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced cath lab environment with a high volume of cases.
• Weekend and night call coverage is mandatory.
• Extensive cath lab and interventional radiology experience is essential.
• No local candidates or first-time travelers without significant cath lab experience will be considered.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs seeking a travel contract in Arizona with strong interventional cardiology and radiology skills.