Travel Cath Lab Tech - $3,260 to $3,300 per week in Alexandria, LA

Cath Lab Tech
Location: Alexandria, LA
Agency: TalentBurst Inc.
Pay: $3,260 to $3,300 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Travel: Catheterization Laboratory Technologist 
Alexandria, LA
13 weeks 
SHIFT: DAYS 7AM - 3:30pm
START: ASAP

Type of patients on the unit: Cardiac caths, peripherals, TAVR, devices, etc.

REQUIRED Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required
One of the following certifications is preferred (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria):
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI
Radiography (R) by ARRT
Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT
Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT
Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT
Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
State Licensure required based on modality
Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE
Summary:
The Catheterization Laboratory Technologist I has a critical role in supporting cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing the lab and operating essential equipment, including fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition. This role ensures the accurate documentation of patient information and hemodynamic measurements, while also maintaining stringent aseptic technique and patient safety standards. The Technologist I actively collaborates with the medical team to optimize patient care and departmental efficiency, serving as the radiation safety representative during X-ray usage and continually developing proficiency in specialized cath lab technologies.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable One*** Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Promotes Organizational Principles of Catholic Healthcare; Solidarity, Holistic Care, Respect for Human Life, Participatory Community of Work and Mutual Respect, Stewardship, Act in communion with the Church.
Ensures major equipment is operational in assigned area(s) and documents as required for quality control; reports any issues through chain of command and per hospital process.
Participates in daily room checks and stocking of supplies.
Accesses daily patient schedule and appropriate patient information for assigned procedures.
Ensures appropriate equipment, supplies, and room configuration for all procedures.
Collaborates with procedure team and Cath Lab Lead/Coordinator to ensure appropriate patient care and departmental efficiency at all times.
Ensures proper patient information is entered into cath lab computer and imaging systems.
Ensures proper procedure documentation, hemodynamic measurements/recording, and ECG recognition during assigned procedures.
Ensures patient position is appropriate and safely secured on procedure table per procedure type.
Trains and completes competencies to set up and operate cath lab equipment including, but not limited to: Imaging (X-Ray, intravascular ultrasound-IVUS, intracardiac echo-ICE), contrast injector, hemodynamic system, intra-aortic balloon pump, rotational atherectomy, thrombectomy, left ventricular assist device, etc.
Supports and anticipates the needs of the physician and ensures patient safety when scrubbing procedures; moves/pans table appropriately during fluoro and X-Ray acquisition.
Adheres to aseptic technique 100% of the time during procedures and stops the line if a break in sterile technique is identified.
Adheres to organizational policies and processes related to patient safety, patient privacy, infection control (hand hygiene), and patient communication before, during, and after procedure.
Collaborates with others on the team in sharing knowledge; to gain and provide appropriate knowledge as appropriate; to foster teamwork and team cohesion.
Supports department and team by engaging in patient transport as appropriate.
Obtains and maintains proficiency in access site management.
Acts as radiation safety representative for patients and team while X-Ray is used.
Performs fluoro imaging and digital image acquisition as appropriate for procedure or as instructed by the physician.
Adheres to the attendance policy and departmental productivity standards.
Supports department and organization s commitment to Zero Harm and Customer Service.
Adheres to departmental and organizational dress code.
Understands and upholds the *** mission, vision, and purpose.
Supports and promotes Unit based Councils, process improvement projects, and a nursing collaborative care model that meets requirements for magnet status.
Promotes and serves with respect to the *** core values; Dignity, Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Stewardship.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology, an associate s degree in a healthcare-related field, or an acceptable equivalent required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience
0-1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required
One of the following certifications is preferred (individuals whose ARRT certification lapsed prior to June 1, 2023, may qualify under LSRTBE exemption criteria):
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) by CCI
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) by CCI
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI
Radiography (R) by ARRT
Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) by ARRT
Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) by ARRT
Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT
Abdomen (AB) RDMS by ARDMS
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) RDMS by ARDMS
Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by ARDMS
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by ARDMS
State Licensure required based on modality
Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE
In accordance with the *** Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
7AM-3:30PM
Work Type:
Full Time

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