Travel Cath Lab Tech - $3,010 per week

The Good Life MedStaff is seeking a travel Cath Lab Technologist for a travel job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cath Lab Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Start Date : 11 / 17 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Title : Cath Lab Technologist\nDepartment : Cardiology / Cardiac Catheterization Lab\nReports To : Cath Lab Manager / Clinical Director\nJob Type : Full-Time / Part-Time\nLocation : [Insert Location]\n\nJob Summary : \nThe Cath Lab Technologist assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures including angioplasty, stent placement, and other catheter-based interventions. They operate specialized imaging equipment, monitor patient vitals, maintain sterile environments, and ensure patient safety before, during, and after procedures.\n\nKey Responsibilities : \nPrepare the cardiac catheterization lab and ensure all equipment is functional and sterilized.\n\nAssist cardiologists during invasive procedures such as coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and electrophysiology studies.\n\nMonitor and record patient vital signs and procedural data during procedures.\n\nAdminister contrast media under physician direction and monitor for allergic reactions.\n\nMaintain accurate records of procedures and ensure proper documentation in compliance with hospital policies.\n\nEnsure radiation safety practices are followed according to regulatory standards.\n\nAssist with patient transport and positioning before and after procedures.\n\nMaintain inventory of supplies and equipment.\n\nParticipate in on-call rotations as required.\n\nQualifications : \nAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in cardiovascular technology, radiologic technology, or a related field.\n\nCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.\n\nCertification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or Radiologic Technologist (RT) preferred or required based on state regulations.\n\nStrong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, hemodynamics, EKG interpretation, and sterile techniques.\n\nExcellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.\n\nLicensure & Certification Requirements by State (Summary) : \nStates That Require Licensure or Certification (for Radiologic / Cath Lab Techs) : \n\nCalifornia – Requires CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist) or RCIS with fluoroscopy permit if performing imaging.\n\nFlorida – Requires licensure for radiologic technologists; RCIS is typically required for Cath Lab roles.\n\nTexas – Requires MRT (Medical Radiologic Technologist) license for imaging; RCIS or ARRT certification often preferred.\n\nOregon & New Mexico – Require licensure for radiologic technologists; RCIS certification is often used as a benchmark.\n\nMassachusetts, New Jersey, New York – Licensure or registration is required; ARRT or RCIS commonly used.\n\nStates With Voluntary Certification or No Licensing for Cath Lab Techs : \n\nMany states (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Georgia) do not specifically license Cath Lab Techs but hospitals often require RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification as a hiring standard.\n\n⚠️ Note : Requirements vary significantly depending on whether the tech is performing radiographic duties. In many states, a Cath Lab Tech who handles x-ray equipment must be licensed as a radiologic technologist even if they are RCIS certified.\n\nCertifying Bodies : \nCCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) – Offers RCIS certification.\n\nARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) – Offers certification in Cardiac Interventional Radiography.\n\nState Radiologic Boards – May issue licenses for those performing imaging.

The Good Life MedStaff Job ID #34520366. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Radiology : Cath Lab Tech,07 : 00 : 00-19 : 00 : 00

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