Cath Lab Tech - Travel Job

Salary: $2,686.84 - $2,886.84 /wk

Are you ready to apply your expertise as a Cath Lab Technologist in Santa Fe, NM. Join a hospital-based catheterization laboratory team and perform diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. You will assist physicians, operate imaging equipment, and obtain diagnostic-quality images for interpretation while providing patient care throughout procedures.

What You'll Need:

• ARRT certified Radiologic Technologist. New Mexico state licensure required.
• Certification issued by ARRT applicable to cardiac or vascular intervention (CV, CI or VI), or RCIS certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required.
• One year radiologic experience required. One year interventional or cath lab experience preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program or equivalent education.
• Thorough knowledge of radiographic equipment, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, radiographic positioning, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.

Minimum Requirements (Client Specific)

• ARRT certification and New Mexico license are required.
• Certification specific to cardiac/vascular intervention (CV, CI, VI) or RCIS required or equivalent.
• BLS and ACLS (AHA) required.
• Minimum one year radiologic experience required. One year interventional/Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Hospital.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 07:00 - 17:30.
• Weekend requirement: Yes.
• On-call requirement: 10 out of 12 days per month, includes weekends.
• Must be able to lift, position, push and transfer patients and equipment in excess of 50 lbs.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, body fluids, and ionizing radiation.

Location Highlights

Santa Fe, NM offers a blend of cultural and outdoor opportunities within easy reach. The historic Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon Road arts district are in the city center, with numerous galleries, museums, and annual markets within a short drive. Santa Fe is approximately 1 hour from ski areas such as Ski Santa Fe and about 1.5 hours to Taos Ski Valley, providing winter recreation and alpine terrain. Day-trip options include Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve within roughly an hour and a half, offering hiking, volcanic landscapes, and backcountry access. The city sits at high elevation with a dry, four-season climate and a mix of urban and small-city lifestyle amenities including local restaurants, cultural festivals, and regional transit options connecting to Albuquerque approximately one hour by car.

Position Summary

Performs diagnostic and interventional procedures as requested by physicians. Provides patient care while obtaining diagnostic-quality images for interpretation by a radiologist or cardiologist. Reports to Cath Lab Manager. Work environment includes a clean, ventilated setting with potential for stressful professional relationships and variable schedules due to emergencies. Flexibility required for unexpected schedule changes.

Skills and Environment

• Thorough knowledge of interventional procedures in cardiology preferred.
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology required.
• Work involves ionizing radiation precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure. Standard PPE and radiation safety procedures apply.

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