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Cath Lab Tech
Bakersfield, CA
Cath Lab Technologist – 4 x 10 Hour Days
About the Role
Join the cardiac catheterization lab at the facility as a Cath Lab Technologist. This is a fast-paced interventional environment where you'll support a high-volume program performing coronary, peripheral, vascular, neuro, and electrophysiology procedures. You'll work alongside experienced RNs and fellow technologists in a collaborative team setting.
What You'll Do
- Serve as either scrub tech or hemodynamics/monitoring tech depending on case needs
- Support 10–22 procedures daily across 5 suites
- Manage conscious and moderate sedation support
- Handle airway management, cardiac drips (Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors), and intra-aortic balloon pump procedures
- Assist with STEMI cases and emergent interventions
What You Need
- Current ARRT certification with Fluoroscopy endorsement
- BLS certification (valid and current)
- Recent, direct cath lab experience required
- Comfort with procedural processes and hemodynamic monitoring
- Strong understanding of cardiac pharmacology and sedation protocols
Schedule & Commitment
- 4 x 10 hour days; flexible to 12s or block scheduling Friday–Sunday if preferred
- Rotate call: 1x per week for inpatient and emergent cases
- Weekend call: 1 weekend per month (Friday evening through Monday AM)
- 91-week contract | 40 guaranteed hours per week
- First-time travelers welcome
Note: RCIS or CCT credentials are not accepted for this role.