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Cath Lab Tech

Bakersfield, CA

Cath Lab Technologist

Position Overview

The facility's catheterization lab is a high-volume interventional center performing cardiac, coronary, vascular, peripheral, electrophysiology, and neuro intervention procedures. You'll work in a fast-paced environment handling 10–22 cases per day across 5 dedicated suites.

Shift & Schedule

  • 4 x 10-hour day shifts
  • Every other weekend off; first to float
  • Rotate on-call for inpatient and emergency cases (call runs Friday evening through Monday morning; subject to change based on unit needs)
  • 13-week contract
  • 40 guaranteed hours per week
  • Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (or pay full hours in lieu)

Clinical Scope & Responsibilities

You'll work as part of a 2-tech team per case (one scrubs, one monitors hemodynamics). Some complex cases may include a third or fourth team member. Responsibilities include:

  • Airway management and conscious/moderate sedation support
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Cardiac drip administration (Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors)
  • Balloon pump operation
  • Procedural assistance across all intervention types

Required Qualifications

  • ARRT certification
  • Fluoroscopy certification
  • BLS certification
  • Current cath lab experience required
  • Comfortable with conscious and moderate sedation protocols

Note

RCIS and CCT certifications will not be accepted. Radiation badge provided by the facility.