Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
$1,330-2,783/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Technologist
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Required Experience
- Minimum 1+ year experience with Cardiac cases
- Interventional Radiology (IR) experience preferred
- Prior travel experience: Not specified (assumed not required)
Certifications Required
- ARRT
- AZRT
- BLS Certification
Work Environment & Unit Details
- Unit: Cath Lab Tech
- Number of rooms: 3 Cath Lab rooms + 1 Hybrid OR
- Average cases per day: 13-26
- Common patient diagnoses: STEMI, NSTEMI, CAD, PAD, PVD, CHF, Heart blocks, Cancer
- Types of cases: Cardiac, peripheral vascular, Interventional Radiology, Pacemaker insertions
Job Duties
- Control the C-arm during cases
- Assist MDs during procedures (scrubbing)
- Help with patient preparation
- Duties within scope of practice
Technology & Equipment
- EMR systems: Merge and Cerner
- Hemodynamic monitoring equipment used
- X-ray machines: Philips
Scheduling & Shifts
- Shift pattern: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (4x10s)
- Call requirements:
- Usually 1 night call shift per week (weeknights)
- Usually 1 weekend call per 4-week period
- Holiday call distributed equally among staff
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- No floating requirements
Orientation
- 1-2 days general orientation
- 2 days unit-specific orientation
Additional Information
- Radius rule: Candidates must live within 50 miles
- Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and/or Dignity) within the past year
- OR scrubs provided by hospital
- Cardiologist coverage: 24/7 with call hours usually M-F 17:30-7:00, Sat and Sun 24 hours
This position is suitable for healthcare professionals with cardiac cath lab experience seeking a 13-week contract in Prescott, AZ, with a structured call schedule and specialized cardiac cases.
Facility
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
2 nurses recommend working with Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
Pros
Traveler friendly, good ratios, great scheduling, decent providers, Uses tiger text to communicate with most doctors. Plenty of hiking activities. Close to Sedona, Flagstaff and Phoenix. 5:1 Med/tele and 3:1 PCU.
Cons
Cost of living is High, roughly $2000-2500 for your own private space. Float between East and West Campus, 25 minutes apart, west will likely be where you spend 75% of your shifts so pick your housing accordingly.


- Short Term Acute Care
- 134 beds
About Prescott, AZ
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Prescott, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Prescott is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for many.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a comfortable lifestyle for residents.
- In the summer, average highs range from 85°F to 95°F, while average winter lows range from 20°F to 30°F.
- Residents can expect warm summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Prescott, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity as a travel nurse destination.
- Prescott is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Prescott has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count from the surrounding pine forests.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in Prescott, creating a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- Prescott offers a variety of activities, including exploring historic Victorian-era homes and buildings, visiting Whiskey Row for a taste of the city's history, enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking along the shores of Lynx Lake, and experiencing the vibrant arts and culinary scene with galleries, eateries, and music events.
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