What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a CV Invasive Specialist (Cardiac Cath Lab / EP Technologist) with at least 2 years of invasive cardiovascular or electrophysiology experience, RCIS or RCES certification, and proficiency in complex diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Details
- Position is based in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab setting
- Procedures include complex diagnostic and advanced interventional cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures
- Serves as circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech per cath lab policies and scope of practice
- Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts per week
- On-call is required in addition to scheduled shifts
- Charting is performed in Epic
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Electrophysiology experience, not including academic or CVIS training
- Bachelor's degree in a health science program from an accredited institution, or graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or Nursing program
- One of the following certifications required: RCIS, RCES, ARRT-R, ARRT-CV, or ARRT-VI
- Current BLS (AHA) required; must not expire prior to assignment start
- Current ACLS (AHA) required; must not expire prior to assignment start
- Competency in basic coronary intervention required (skills pass-off completed)
- Radiation badge required
- Fluoroscopy Operator Registration is not required
- License required if applicable
- DOB and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include procedure room preparation and post-procedure turnover, hemodynamic recordings and interpretations, patient assessment, and documentation of procedures and associated events
- May administer medications under physician direction and apply or remove sheaths to obtain hemostasis at procedure conclusion
- Performs point-of-care testing and quality assurance
- Applies principles of x-ray generation and safety and operates imaging equipment correctly
- Maintains at least 20 hours of CME credits per year
- Serves as a preceptor for new CVIS I staff, including teaching, coaching, mentoring, and direct supervision
- Provides staff education through Skills Day Workshops and training on specialized equipment and procedural techniques
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic anomalies, and treatment options
- Former permanent staff must have been separated from any facility within this health system for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment