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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