Travel Cath Lab Tech in Rochester, NY

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  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Job Title: Cath Lab Tech (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist) Position Details Specialty: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Experience Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab experience (1st-time travelers considered if >4 yrs exp.).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRochester, NY

    Description

    Job Title: Cath Lab Tech (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist) Position Details
    • Specialty: Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

    • Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Cardiac Cath Lab

    • Contract Type: 13 Weeks (Travel or Temp Assignment)

    • Schedule: Variable shifts (Days preferred, with On-Call required)

    • Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics, occasionally Pediatrics

    Certifications & Licensure
    • Required:

      • Current BLS Certification

      • Current ACLS Certification

      • RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) OR ARRT (Radiography) with state licensure

    • Preferred:

      • Experience with EP (Electrophysiology) procedures

      • Fluoro permit (if state required)

    Experience
    • Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab experience (1st-time travelers considered if >4 yrs exp.)

    • Experience with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures

    • Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring, sterile technique, and scrub/circulate roles

    • Familiarity with EPIC or other EMR systems

    Core Responsibilities
    • Assist physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures, including angioplasty, stent placement, and electrophysiology studies

    • Set up and operate hemodynamic monitoring equipment, injectors, and imaging systems

    • Scrub in and circulate during procedures, ensuring sterile technique

    • Monitor patient vitals and respond to emergent changes during invasive procedures

    • Administer medications as directed and document procedural details in EMR

    • Prepare and maintain Cath Lab equipment (contrast injectors, imaging systems, crash carts, etc.)

    • Perform patient prep (IV insertion, consent, shaving, etc.) and recovery post-procedure

    • Participate in on-call rotation for emergency procedures (STEMI activations, urgent interventions)

    • Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and radiation protection guidelines

    Key Skills
    • Hemodynamic monitoring & interpretation

    • Knowledge of coronary anatomy & interventions

    • Radiation safety & fluoro operation

    • Proficiency with Cath Lab imaging equipment (Siemens, Philips, GE)

    • Strong communication and teamwork in a high-acuity environment

    Additional Notes
    • COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations may be required per facility guidelines

    • Housing may be provided/shared depending on assignment

    • All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be declared at the time of submission

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