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Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Thrive Staffing and 9 others

$3,570-4,079/week

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Job Overview: Cath Lab Tech

Location

City: Bakersfield, California
Facility: Memorial Hospital

Contract Details

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

Certifications:
- ARRT
- BLS
- Fluoroscopy
Experience:
- Must have current cath lab experience.
- No first-time travelers.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team of 2 techs (1 scrubs, 1 monitors hemodynamics).
RN will handle conscious sedation.
Occasionally, a 4th person may assist (RN or tech, depending on the case).
Lead Tech will assign room responsibilities.

Skills Needed

Comfortable with conscious and moderate sedation.
Proficient in procedural processes, airway management, and cardiac drips (e.g., Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors).
Experience with balloon pumps.

Facility Details

Suites/Labs: 5 suites
- 2 suites for coronary cases
- 1 suite for peripheral cases
- 1 suite for vascular & neuro cases
- 1 suite for EP cases
Average Cases per Day: 10-22 cases

Call Requirements

Weeknight Call: Rotate call for inpatient and emergent cases (1x/week).
Weekend Call: 1 weekend/month (Friday evening through Monday AM, subject to change based on unit needs).

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5.0rating(1 review)

$3,620/week

Hourly Rate (blended)$91

Stated hours40

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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

3.8rating(34 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

5.0rating

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Correctional (LPN / LVN)

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Short Term Acute Care
321 beds

ADDRESS420 34th StreetBakersfield, CA 93301

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About Bakersfield, CA

As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Bakersfield, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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