Radiology / Cardiology - Cath Lab Tech

Radiology / Cardiology - Cath Lab Tech

Facility: Providence Health and Services – MSP
Location: Anchorage, AK 99508
Facility: Providence Alaska Medical Center
Profession: Radiology / Cardiology
Specialty: Cath Lab Tech
Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP / 10/05/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Job ID: 3405178
Shift: Day, 4×10 hours (07:00 AM–05:30 PM)
Travel Experience: Not required
Experience Required: 2 years

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, interventional radiology, electrophysiology, vascular procedures, and neurointerventional cases. The technologist will work in a multidisciplinary procedural environment and may float to IR or EP as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Perform procedural responsibilities according to department standards.
• Provide accurate patient monitoring and procedural support.
• Perform EKG lead placement.
• Scrub and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Assist with cardiac, vascular, interventional radiology, and neurointerventional procedures.
• Support electrophysiology procedures and CRM device implants.
• Assist with vascular access and other special procedures.
• Provide mentoring/support to other staff when required.
• Maintain appropriate documentation using Epic.
• Float to Interventional Radiology (IR) or Electrophysiology (EP) when required.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• ARRT (R) OR RCIS
• CCI/RCIS

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience .
• EP experience required.
• Interventional Radiology experience required.
• Vascular experience required.
• Neuro experience required.
• Mentoring experience required.
• Procedural experience across cardiac and vascular interventions.
• Epic charting experience preferred/required according to facility requirements.

Cardiac Cath Lab Experience

Experience with:

• Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
• Interventional cardiac catheterization
• STEMI
• IABP
• Impella
• TandemHeart
• Structural Heart procedures
• PFO
• TAVR
• Mitral Clip
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Left heart catheterization
• Right heart catheterization
• PCI
• PTCA
• Temporary pacemaker
• Cardiac stent placement
• Rotational atherectomy
• Peripheral/venous access

Interventional Radiology Experience

Experience with:

• Lines and drains
• Embolization
• Lower and upper extremity procedures
• Fistulas
• Visceral angiography/intervention
• Stroke thrombectomy
• TIPS
• IVC filter placement
• Gastrostomy
• Nephrostomy
• Ureteral stent placement
• Vascular interventions

Electrophysiology Experience

Experience with:

• EP studies
• Cardiac mapping
• Cardiac ablation
• AICD insertion/programming
• CRM device implants
• EP lab procedures

Neurointerventional Experience

Experience with:

• Carotid angiography
• Embolization
• Stent placement
• Thrombolysis/thrombectomy
• Vertebroplasty
• Discogram

Equipment / Technology

• Philips X-Ray System
• Atherectomy devices
• Thrombectomy devices
• Temporary LVAD support
• McKesson for Cath Lab
• Mac-Lab/Cardio Lab for EP
• Epic

Unit & Facility Information

• Total Staffed Beds: 407
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free parking
• Work Settings:
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Special Procedures

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Shift: 4×10-hour day shifts
• Call: Required
• Call Requirement: 1 shift per week and every 4th weekend
• Weekend Coverage: Some Saturdays may be required as part of the regular schedule.
• Float: Yes – may float to IR or EP
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks
• Traveler may be called off for one 10-hour shift per two weeks.

Travel & Candidate Requirements

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local candidates are not accepted ; candidate permanent address must be at least 60 miles from the facility .
• Valid state license required; pending license may be considered, with processing potentially taking 10–12 weeks.
• References are required.
• Copy of certifications required.
• RTO must be included at the time of submission.
• Traveler must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays : Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.
• Candidate may only be submitted to one facility within the specified region.
• Candidates must follow the facility's return-to-staff/travel policy.
• Hepatitis B vaccination is required; the facility does not accept declinations.

Important Compliance Requirements

• Two references covering at least one year within the last three years are required during the compliance process.
• References may include a Charge RN or Lead.
• Modules are non-billable.
• Average module time is approximately 18 hours; more than 20 hours requires PM approval.
• Modules must be completed before start and annually.
• Travelers should investigate housing options in advance because availability may be limited.