Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist - 257850

Position Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Location: Perth Amboy, NJ

Employment Type: Contract (1 Assignment: 26 Weeks | 1 Assignment: 13 Weeks with potential to extend)

Shift / Schedule: Day Shift | 4x10s (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Mon–Fri with flexible days off; priority on Mondays & Wednesdays)

On-Call Requirement: Approx. 14 call days/month (including ~2 weekends) for STEMI and urgent coverage (split/swap available)

Pay Range:

• Travel Rate: $3,600 – $3,800/week (includes $1,575 non-taxed stipend, based on experience)
• Local Rate: Up to $88/hour (based on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist to join a dedicated, two-room Cardiac Cath Lab in a small community hospital setting in Perth Amboy, NJ. This is an immediate need for a skilled professional who can hit the ground running and work independently with minimal onboarding.

You will work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of nurses and physicians delivering high-quality cardiac care. You will support both diagnostic and interventional procedures, operate specialized hemodynamic equipment, and assist with urgent cases and STEMI call coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Procedure Assistance: Assist physicians in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including managing wires, catheters, balloons, stents, and other advanced interventional devices.
• Room & Patient Prep: Prepare procedure rooms, ensure proper equipment setup, calibrate systems, and ready patients for clinical procedures.
• Hemodynamic Monitoring: Operate and monitor the department’s manifold and hemodynamic monitoring systems throughout procedures.
• Equipment Management: Perform daily quality control checks and maintain readiness for routine and urgent cases.
• Device & Advanced Intervention Support: Support cases involving IVUS, FFR/IFR, Shockwave, Penumbra, Impella, pacemakers, leadless devices, and loop recorders.
• Documentation: Accurately complete all procedural and clinical documentation within Epic EHR .
• Call Coverage: Participate in STEMI call and weekend urgent case coverage (~14 days/month).
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with the Cath Lab team and help onboard future permanent staff as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certification: RT (Radiologic Technologist) Certification
• Life Support: ACLS Certification
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of direct Cardiac Cath Lab experience
• Autonomy: Demonstrated capability to work independently with minimal training in a fast-paced environment
• Systems Experience: Hands-on experience with manifold and hemodynamic monitoring systems

Preferred:

• RCIS Certification (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

Technical & Clinical Environment

• Facility Setting: Hospital / Inpatient (Community Hospital, 2-Room Cath Lab)
• Equipment: GE and Toshiba Cath Lab equipment, Manifold/Hemodynamic monitoring systems
• EHR System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adult cardiac patients (Ages 30–60, heavily Hispanic demographic; dedicated translator services available on-site)
• Procedure Volume: 2 to 6 procedures per day (typical case length: 60–105 minutes)
• Dress Code: Dark-colored scrubs

Why Join Us?

• Immediate Start: Streamlined hiring process (Direct Give-To-Work onboarding path with no lengthy interview rounds).
• Competitive Compensation: Generous weekly travel stipends or high local hourly pay options.
• Strong Team Environment: Work in a close-knit, highly supportive small community hospital environment.
• Schedule Flexibility: 4-day work week with opportunities to split or swap call duties with team members.