Cath Lab Technologist
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Escondido, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Position requires experience in the Cath Lab. Candidates can be either Cardiovascular Technologists (CVT) or Radiologic Technologists with Cath Lab experience.
• Responsibilities include call coverage and supporting Cath Lab needs at multiple campuses. Techs also assist in the OR for vascular cases.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience, with experience within the last year
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT(R))
• Certified Radiologic Technologist with Fluoroscopy (CRT(F))
• Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must complete online orientation and facility-specific training modules prior to start.
• Pass/fail arrhythmia exam required before starting for Cath Lab and related units.
• Skills checklist and competency exams with an 80% pass rate required annually.
• HIPAA acknowledgment and compliance with facility safety manuals required.
• Badge photo with white background required before start (no selfies).

Work Environment

• Call coverage required.
• Support provided at multiple campuses and in the operating room for vascular cases.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a travel/contract position with no local candidates accepted.