Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Overview

• Specialty: Cath Lab Tech
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Facility: Large teaching hospital with 607 beds, nationally recognized for tertiary care, medical education, and research
• Unit: Cath Lab (3 main rooms: 1 EP, 1 Hybrid for vascular & cardiac cases)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum (no contracts shorter than 13 weeks accepted)
• Shift: 12-hour days, weekends and holidays as needed
• Call Requirement: 8-12 days per month
• Orientation: 2 days on the job, plus weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Trauma Level: Level I Trauma experience required
• EMR: Cerner and Xper required
• Certifications:

  • ARRT certification required (must be able to scrub)
  • Arizona MRTBE CRT license required
  • BLS required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years core Cath Lab experience
  • Previous travel experience required for ED, Neuro ICU
  • Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience required
• Additional Requirements:

  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
  • No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
  • Must not hold concurrent contracts with other employers
  • Must have own vehicle for travel teams
  • Must be off CommonSpirit permanent staff for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
• Patient Types: Interventional cardiology, EP lab, peripherals, mitral clip, TAVR, IABP, Emtala placement
• Cases per Day: 10-25
• Team:

  • Charge nurse present
  • Rad techs as circulating and scrub techs (BLS, certified)
  • No travel teams with Cath Lab RNs accepted
• Equipment: Phillips telemetry, Siemens and Phillips equipment used
• Parking: Assigned parking with shuttle to facility; night shift parking in garage
• Additional Notes:

  • 30-minute response time required
  • Teaching hospital with nursing students present
  • No IV team; Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with strong trauma and teaching hospital backgrounds, who meet certification and licensing requirements, and are comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced tertiary care environment.