Cath Lab Tech - Travel Job

Salary: $2,304.86 - $2,504.86 /wk

Are you ready to apply your expertise as a Cath Lab Tech (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) in Thornton, CO. Join a high-functioning cardiac catheterization team at a hospital facility and support invasive cardiovascular procedures using advanced imaging systems.

What You'll Do:

• Assist physicians and Cath Lab team members during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures including left and right heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention.
• Operate and maintain fluoroscopy and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, including GE Innova systems and MAC Lab.
• Prepare patients and procedural areas, monitor hemodynamics, troubleshoot equipment, and document procedural data in the EMR (Meditech).
• Perform patient holding, monitoring, and pre/post procedure care as required.
• Participate in on-call rotation and be prepared to be on-site within 30 minutes when scheduled for call.

Minimum Requirements:

• ARRT certification as a Radiologic Technologist or equivalent credential appropriate for Cath Lab practice.
• ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience using GE Innova fluoroscopy systems and MAC Lab hemodynamic consoles preferred.
• Experience with procedures such as LHC, RHC, PCI, peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures, pacer/ICD support, cardioversion, TEE assist, tilt table, and dobutamine stress testing preferred.
• Ability to perform holding and monitoring duties and familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred.
• Must be able to participate in on-call rotation and remain within 30 minutes of the facility while on call.
• State licensure as required by Colorado.
• Preferred: RCIS (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) certification. This is preferred, not required.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Primary Specialty: Cath Lab Tech (Cardiac Cath Lab).
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Hours: 06:45 - 16:15.
• Patient Ratio: Typical procedural staffing of approximately 3 staff to 1 patient in the Cath Lab procedural area.
• Unit Configuration: 2 Cath suites and 3 holding bays; day shift staffing present.
• On-call: Must participate in call rotation; staff typically divided evenly over a 4-week schedule with approximately 8-12 call days during that period. Must be able to be housed within 30 minutes while on call.

Location Highlights

Thornton, CO offers easy access to outdoor recreation and a suburban lifestyle near Denver. The city is approximately 10 miles north of downtown Denver and within a 30-60 minute drive to the Rocky Mountain foothills and regional parks such as Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and Standley Lake Regional Park. Thornton provides proximity to major transit corridors including I25 and I76 and is 20-30 minutes from Denver International Airport. The area supports an active lifestyle with nearby skiing in the Front Range within 1-2 hours, numerous trail systems, local parks, shopping districts, and restaurants suitable for clinicians seeking suburban living with convenient urban and mountain access.

Additional Unit Information

• Equipment: GE Innova Fluoro Systems, MAC Lab.
• EMR: Meditech.
• Team Culture: High-functioning team with engaged physicians and an established hospital culture.
• Typical Procedures: LHC, RHC, PCI, peripheral interventions, pacer/ICD support, cardioversions, TEE assistance, tilt table, and dobutamine stress testing.

Thank you for your time and responsiveness. Apply if your qualifications match the listed requirements and a recruiter will contact you with further details.