Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for one 10-hour shift every 2 weeks)
• On-Call Requirement: 1 shift per week plus every 4th weekend on call
• Weekend Requirement: Some Saturdays required as part of regular 4-day schedule
• Floating: May float within scope to Interventional Radiology (IR) and Electrophysiology (EP)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
• Time Off: One time off request per 13-week assignment, approved individually

Unit Information

• Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath procedures including STEMI, IABP, Impella, Tandem Heart, Structural Heart (PFO, TAVR, Mitral Clip)
• Interventional Radiology: Lines, drains, embolizations, fistulas, stroke thrombectomy
• Neurointervention and CRM device implants
• Required experience in EP, IR, vascular, monitoring, and neuro procedures

Preferred Skills

• CTO, peripherals, venous access, rhythm interpretation
• Experience with Philips X-Ray system, atherectomy and thrombectomy devices
• Temporary LVAD support
• Familiarity with McKesson for Cath Lab and MacLab/Cardio Lab for EP

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Experience as an Electrophysiology Technician
• Experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Experience as a Vascular Technologist
• Experience as a Monitor Technician
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • ARRT (R) or RCIS certification required for Cath Lab

Facility Information

• Acute hospital, Magnet designated, Level II Trauma center
• 407 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color provided
• Free parking

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• E-Verify attestation
• Education verification (degree/diploma/transcript as applicable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel within 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Respirator medical clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps/overlaps

Training & Competency Requirements

• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Epic training modules completion required

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance
• Radiation badges issued by facility as applicable
• Background checks and state-specific searches required as per state law
• WA and OR state-specific requirements apply only if working in those states (not applicable here)
• Badge photo required for identification

This position offers a challenging and dynamic role in a high-acuity cardiac cath lab environment with opportunities to work across multiple interventional specialties. It is ideal for candidates with strong technical skills, certifications, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.