Travel
Cath Lab Tech
Birmingham, AL
Cath Lab Technologist
Location: Birmingham, AL
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Start Date: October 5, 2026
About the Role
The facility's cardiac catheterization lab is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist to support a high-volume interventional cardiology program. You'll assist physicians during diagnostic angiograms, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), stent placements, and device implantations. This is a dynamic clinical environment where precision, teamwork, and quick response are essential.
Your Responsibilities
- Set up sterile fields, instruments, and supplies for all cath lab procedures
- Operate imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment during cases
- Prepare and administer contrast media and medications per protocol
- Monitor patient vital signs and hemodynamic data; alert the team to any changes
- Perform scrub, circulate, and monitoring roles as assigned
- Manage radiation safety practices for patients and staff
- Document procedures, supplies, and patient data accurately
- Assist with post-procedure care, including sheath removal and site management
Requirements
- Current RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or ARRT (R) certification
- Minimum 2 years of recent cath lab experience required
- Travel experience necessary
- BLS and ACLS certifications current
- State RT license (if applicable)
On-Call Commitment
8 days of on-call coverage per 4-week cycle, including 1 full weekend rotation.