Job Title: Cath Lab Tech

Job Location: Salinas, CA

Duration: 13 Weeks

Overview:

As a Cath Lab Tech, you will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director Cardiology, performing a variety of technical procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This role requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in applying and prescribing ionizing radiation for radiological procedures. You will play a crucial role in assisting with diagnostic fluoroscopic angiographic procedures, coronary and peripheral interventions, and Electrophysiology procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing diagnostic procedures, interventions, and Electrophysiology procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Prepare and monitor patients pre and post-procedure, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
• Participate in equipment maintenance and supply management.
• Proficient in CPR and emergency equipment usage.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain sterile technique.
• Operate equipment and assist physicians during procedures.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care.

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM -04:00 PM, with occasional on-call duties after hours and weekends as necessary.

Education:

• Graduate of a CAHEP-accredited CVT program or completion of a 2-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by AMA.
• For Radiologic Technology program graduates: CRT and Fluoroscopy are required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience with EP & structural heart experience is required.
• For CVT program graduates: Any one of the following credentials required: RCIS, or RCES credentials from CCI; or CEPS certification from IBHRE.
• AHA BLS certification is required.

Job Types: Travel healthcare, Contract, Temporary, Travel nursing

Pay: $3,600.00 - $4,400.00 per week

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Cath Lab

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Cath Lab Tech: 1 year (Required)
• EP & structural heart: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• AHA BLS (Required)
• RCIS, or RCES credentials from CCI (Preferred)
• CEPS certification from IBHRE (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salinas, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person