Travel

Cath Lab Tech

Bakersfield, CA

Cath Lab Technologist – 12-Hour Day Shift

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist for a 16-week travel assignment. You'll work Friday–Sunday days, every other week, with first-float responsibilities. This is an ideal role for travelers—including first-timers—willing to work flexible scheduling.

Schedule & Call

  • 12-hour day shifts: Friday–Sunday (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)
  • Every other week rotation
  • First to float
  • Call: 1x per week for inpatient/emergent cases
  • Weekend call: 1 weekend per month (Friday evening through Monday morning)
  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Clinical Environment

The facility operates five cath lab suites managing 10–22 cases per day. You'll handle diagnostic angiograms, PCI/stent placements, coronary interventions, peripheral and vascular cases, electrophysiology procedures, and general IR/neuro interventions. The facility is a STEMI-receiving center with high procedural volume.

Key Responsibilities

  • Scrub or monitor hemodynamics depending on case type (typically 2 techs per case; sometimes 3–4)
  • Operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment
  • Prepare sterile fields and manage instruments/supplies
  • Administer contrast media and medications
  • Monitor vital signs and alert the team to changes
  • Support conscious and moderate sedation cases
  • Manage airway support, cardiac drips (Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors), and balloon pumps
  • Ensure radiation safety protocols

Required Qualifications

  • ARRT certification with Fluoroscopy
  • BLS certification
  • 1+ years current cath lab experience
  • State license (RT)
  • Comfort with procedural processes, conscious sedation, and hemodynamic management
  • RCIS and CCT certifications are not accepted for this role

Notes

The agency provides radiation badge. Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (or pay in full at discretion).