Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

Travel Cath Lab / EP Technologist - Cardiac Cath Lab

American Traveler

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Position ID: P-737996

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$3,227.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cath Lab/EP Technologist with 2+ years of Cath Lab experience and strong STEMI/door-to-balloon performance for a progressive cardiac, peripheral vascular, EP, and IR program.

Details

• Progressive Cath Lab program performing cardiac, peripheral vascular, EP, and IR procedures
• Average daily census of 6 patients
• 5x8 hour day shifts from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Call required up to 3 times per week including every other weekend, with a 30-minute response requirement
• Weekday call frequency adjusts based on weekend call assignment (3 days/week when not on weekend call, 2 days/week when on weekend call)
• Uses Siemens and Canon imaging systems with fluoroscopy
• Equipment includes Impella, IABP, Inari, EKOS, AngioJet, Rotoblator, Shockwave, Diamondback, Medrad, and ACIST
• Epic EMR with Cupid documentation required
• High-performing Code STEMI team with strong door-to-balloon times

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience required; no first-time travelers
• EP and IR experience preferred
• Current ACLS, BLS, and ARRT(R) certifications required
• CCI RCIS certification preferred
• LSRTBE state license or compact license required if applicable
• Experience with embolizations, coiling, ablations, and implants (ports, pacemakers, ICDs)
• Proficiency with Impella, IABP, IVUS, Shockwave, Rotoblator, laser atherectomy, and thrombectomy devices
• Strong STEMI experience with FTB/DTB times under 60 minutes
• Ability to perform peripheral vascular and EP procedures independently
• Epic EMR charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include cardiac, peripheral vascular, EP, and IR procedures such as PCI, PTCA, pacemaker insertion, carotid stenting, TIPS, and dialysis graft interventions
• Must be able to work independently in all Cath Lab procedures as a strong team player with a patient-first mindset
• Willing to share knowledge and support colleagues
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Mardi Gras)
• Candidates may be assigned to an emergency team during facility emergency events requiring extended presence until relief arrives
• Does not accept local candidates; must reside over 65 miles from the facility
• Returning staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the facility for 1 full year before returning as travelers
• All RTO must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
• Two manager/supervisor references required prior to starting contract (charge RNs not accepted)

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8