Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Merced, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cath Lab Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 04/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Cath Lab Technologist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week contract in an acute care cardiac cath lab setting, with proficiency in scrubbing and familiarity with PCI and peripheral procedures.
Details
- Acute care hospital cardiac cath lab setting
- Currently 1 cath lab, with plans to expand to 2 cath lab rooms
- Caseload varies from 0 to 5–6 cases per day
- Procedures include PCIs, peripheral interventions, diagnostic caths, nephrostomy tubes, and IVC filter placements
- STEMI experience is a plus; all STEMIs are transferred to a nearby facility
- Cath Lab Techs are required to scrub
- Uses Cerner, Sensis, and Merge EMR/imaging systems, as well as GE equipment
- 8-hour day shifts starting at 9:30 AM
- Call may occasionally be required
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of cath lab experience required
- Active ACLS, BLS, ARRT certification, and Fluoroscopy permit required — pending certifications will not be accepted
- License required if applicable — active state or compact (NLC) license required at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
- Experience sufficient to assist in training new staff
- Knowledge of intra-aortic balloon pumps required
- Cerner experience preferred
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
- A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
- 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
Additional Information
- Perform scrubbing duties for PCIs, peripheral interventions, diagnostic caths, nephrostomy tubes, and IVC filter placements
- Expected to leverage experience to assist in training newer clinical staff
- Scrubs are provided
- Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
- A manager interview is required as part of the selection process
American Traveler Job ID #P-692828. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
