Travel Cath Lab Tech - $3,447 per week in Los Angeles, CA

Cath Lab Tech
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $3,447 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Cath Lab Tech Profession: Cath Lab Tech Specialty: Cath Lab Tech Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 7am-5:30pm, 8am-6:30pm, 9am-7:30pm Experience: Minimum three years' technical experience preferred License: Required Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice Certifications: - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification preferred - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required - Client Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) required - Fluoroscopy (FLUORO) required - Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required Must-Have: - Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience - Preferred Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent Description: Performs, assists, and completes cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations. Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using a variety of complicated and sophisticated equipment. Operates equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions, as ordered by physicians. Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies. Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. Models, mentors, and trains staff on technical skills. Provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system during cardiac catheterization to aid in diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Positions and immobilizes the patient on the examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols. Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams. Enters technical factors determined by protocol, such as the amount and quality of the radiation beam and specified filming sequence, into the computer. Raises and lowers the examining table and manipulates and positions the x-ray tube in response to instructions from the physician. Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of the patient. Activates fluoroscope and motion picture camera to produce images that assist the physician in guiding the catheter through the cardiovascular system. Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and provides clear discharge instructions. Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis systems that indicate blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration during imaging of the cardiovascular system. Alerts the physician to changes in patient responses. Monitors and controls environmental factors, like temperature, humidity, and electrical safety. Assists the physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloons in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockages. Maintains accurate and updated documentation, adhering to program standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam