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: Sep 1, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Cath Lab / EP Technologist with 1 year of clinical experience to support cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures.
Details
- ic Catheter Lab setting including diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology labs
- Patient population includes adults with cardiovascular disease
- Average caseload of 7 cases per day
- Procedures include cardiac catheterizations, permanent pacemaker implants, and peripheral angiography
- Equipment used includes Philips X-ray, Impella, balloon pump, and Acist injector
- Charting completed in EPIC and Merge systems
- 4x10 hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Call requirements include 9 shifts per month, with weekday call 5 PM-6 AM and one weekend per month (Fri 5 PM-6 AM, Sat/Sun 6 AM-6 AM)
- Required to float within skillset based on facility needs
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical cath lab experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- ARRT (R) and active state license required, or CCI RCIS certification (license required if applicable)
- Experience with cardiac cath procedures, PPM implants, and peripheral angiography required
- Proficiency with EPIC charting system preferred
- Skills in EKG lead placement, vascular access site prep, and sterile field maintenance required
- Ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and perform hemodynamic monitoring preferred
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include equipment setup, patient monitoring, and maintaining sterile technique during procedures
- First-time travelers are accepted for this position
- Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
- Clinicians must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Requests for time off must be approved prior to offer; no changes accommodated once onsite
- Former RWJBH staff must have a minimum 1-year break in service before returning as a travel clinician
- Assignment expected to serve as the clinician's primary work commitment