Travel Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT) - $3,418 per week in Chicago, IL

Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Tech (Non‐Traveler)
Department: Interventional Cardiology / Cardiac Cath Lab
Location: IMMC – Chicago, IL (Add full hospital name if known)
Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center, Level III Perinatal Center, Magnet‐designated teaching hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Beds: 397

• RN:

  • Active RN license to practice in state.

  • 2+ years of Cardiac Cath Lab experience (no first‐time travelers).

  • Current BLS and ACLS.

• Tech:

  • 2+ years of Cardiac Cath Lab / EP experience (no first‐time travelers).

  • Active ARRT certification; RCIS alone is not accepted.

  • Current BLS and ACLS.

• 3 Cardiac Cath Labs supporting interventional and electrophysiology procedures.

• Busy, high‐volume environment with 5–15 cases per day.

• No floating; purely Cath Lab rotation only.

• Procedural specialty: Combined Cath Lab and EP coverage.

Cath Lab procedures include:

• Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization (LHC/RHC).

• NSTEMI and STEMI primary PCI.

• Impella and IABP (balloon pump) support.

• Rotoblator and orbital atherectomy.

• CTOs and staged PCI.

• Shockwave IVL therapy.

• Temporary pacemakers.

• Peripheral (lower‐extremity) diagnostic and interventional procedures.

• Insertion of loop recorders.

EP procedures include:

• Micra leadless pacemakers.

• Single‐/dual‐chamber pacemakers and AICDs.

• Lead extractions and revisions.

• Generator changes.

RN Skills:

• Administration of moderate sedation (e.g., Versed/Fentanyl).

• Management of critical IV drips and hemodynamic monitoring.

• Ability to monitor and circulate cases across the full spectrum of above‐listed procedures.

• Preferred: Direct experience with all cath and EP case types described.

Tech Skills:

• Laser lead extraction.

• Rotoblator and other rotational atherectomy devices.

• FFR and IVUS imaging.

• Impella and IABP management.

• EKOS thrombectomy.

• Pacemaker and lead‐related procedures (placement, revision, extraction).

• Scrub and pan‐table roles.

• Medrad injector proficiency.

• Groin site management and post‐procedure monitoring.

Within the department:

• Charge RN participates directly in cases.

• Dedicated receptionist.

• Hospitalist/physician coverage after hours.

• Respiratory therapy support.

• Manager/supervisor oversight.

Technology and equipment:

• EMR: EPIC.

• IV pumps: Alaris.

• Medication dispensing: Pyxis.

• Hemodynamic monitoring: Phillips.

• PACS: Merge.

• Unit equipment: Phillips C‐arm systems.

• Facility orientation: New Employee Orientation (NEO).

• Unit orientation: 1 day on the Cath Lab unit.

• Shift: 10‐hour shifts, 0700–1730.

• Schedule cycle: 6‐week blocks with self‐scheduling, subject to manager approval.

On‐call structure (RN & Tech):

• Weekend on‐call:

  • 4‐week call schedule.

  • 2 weekend shifts required (1 Saturday and 1 Sunday, either together or split).

• Weekday on‐call:

  • 4–5 overnight call shifts per 4‐week period.

  • 30‐minute response time; no on‐site sleep room.

Time off & holidays:

• RTO approval: up to 7 days.

• Holiday expectations: possibility of being on call, based on unit needs.

• Scrubs: Scrub color provided by the facility.

• Parking:

  • Agency can sign up for parking (monthly or 2‐week rates; values redacted as ***).

  • Large parking capacity; facility is also minutes from the CTA Brown Line for public‐transit access.

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