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: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 8 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab Technologist with a minimum of 5 years of experience for a cardiac cath lab position in Birmingham, AL, requiring hands-on proficiency with IABP, Impella, Laser, Shockwave, and Philips panning.
Details
- Work in a cardiac cath lab with 4 procedure rooms at a large, Joint Commission-accredited comprehensive medical center in Birmingham, AL
- Cardiac patient population
- 1:1 team-to-patient ratio
- Required procedures and equipment include IABP, Impella, Laser, Shockwave, and Philips panning
- EMR is Merge Hemo / Cerner, transitioning to Epic in August 2026
- 10.5-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- 36 hours per week
- Call requirements include one weekday per week and one weekend per month
- No float required
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of Cath Lab Technologist experience
- Current BLS and ACLS required — all certifications must be AHA
- RCIS preferred; if not certified, a minimum of 10 prior assignments as a Cath Lab Tech is required
- Proficiency with IABP, Impella, Laser, Shockwave, and Philips panning required
- Experience with Merge Hemo preferred
- License required if applicable
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
Additional Information
- Perform cardiac catheterization procedures and support interventional cases within a high-acuity cath lab environment
- The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for excellence in cardiovascular services, stroke care, and a broad range of specialty care
- Scrub color: Ceil Blue or Royal Blue
- All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); American Red Cross certifications are not accepted
- Local candidates are not accepted for this position