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Cath Lab Technologist (Cath Lab Tech) – Travel Contract Location: Eureka, CA 95501 Hourly Pay Rate: $96/hour Weekly Gross
$3,840 (Based on 40 hours/week for 4*10hrs shift) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: November 16, 2026 Job Type: Travel / Contract Category: Allied Health – Radiology / Cardiology Open Positions: 1 Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist for a 13-week travel assignment in Eureka, California. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, including coronary angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, and pacemaker insertion.
Candidates must be proficient in maintaining sterile fields, assisting physicians during cardiac procedures, and operating fluoroscopy equipment. First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome to apply. Schedule & Shift Details
Days – 4×10-hour shifts Shift Timing: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Weekly Hours: 40 hours On-Call: Required, up to 4 days per week depending on departmental needs Weekend Shifts: No regularly scheduled weekends; up to 2 weekends per 6-week schedule may involve call coverage Block Scheduling: May be considered Floating: Not required Orientation: 30 hours RTO: Must be approved at submission Guaranteed Hours: Facility may cancel 1 shift every 2 weeks Compensation Hourly
$96 Estimated Weekly Gross: $3,840 Estimated 13-Week Gross: $49,920 Gross estimates assume 40 paid hours per week before taxes and deductions. Actual earnings may vary due to call-offs, overtime, call-back hours, and contract terms. Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab Technologist experience ARRT (R) certification – Required per latest job notes BLS and ACLS certifications – Required California Fluoroscopy Permit – Required Candidates with a pending Fluoroscopy Permit may be considered if they have already applied before submission Experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization Proficiency in coronary angiography, PCI, PTCA, and cardiac stent placement Experience assisting with temporary and permanent pacemaker procedures Ability to scrub and maintain a sterile field Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, catheterization equipment, and radiation safety Important: The latest assignment notes state that RCIS certification alone is not accepted , despite conflicting information elsewhere in the listing.
Epic EHR experience Community hospital experience Hemodynamic monitoring Peripheral vascular interventions Coil embolization Experience with Impella and electrophysiology procedures Key Responsibilities Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. Perform and assist with left and right heart catheterizations. Support coronary angiography, angioplasty, PCI, and cardiac stent placement.
Assist with temporary and permanent pacemaker insertions. Prepare catheterization equipment and maintain sterile procedural environments. Operate fluoroscopy equipment while following radiation safety protocols.
Monitor patients during procedures and recognize changes requiring clinical intervention. Assist with peripheral diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures. Maintain accurate procedure documentation and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
Follow infection control, patient safety, and equipment maintenance protocols. Required Clinical Skills Cardiac Catheterization Diagnostic cardiac catheterizations Left and right heart catheterization Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Cardiac stent placement Temporary and permanent pacemaker procedures Procedural & Technical Skills Scrubbing and maintaining sterile fields Fluoroscopy and radiation safety Cardiac catheterization equipment setup Patient monitoring Isolation precautions and PPE Preferred Advanced Skills Hemodynamic monitoring Peripheral angiography and interventions Coil embolization Impella insertion Electrophysiology procedures Thrombectomy and thrombolysis Facility & Patient Care Environment Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Location: Eureka, California Total Staffed Beds: 150 Cath Lab Rooms: 2 Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics Daily Caseload: Approximately 8–12 procedures per day Common Conditions: Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Cardiac Arrhythmias Charting System: Epic Scrubs: Provided by the facility Parking: Free on the first day; assignment parking information provided during orientation Housing Assistance: Facility resources may be available Important Eligibility Requirements
Minimum 2 years in a Cath Lab setting Certification: ARRT (R), BLS, and ACLS required Fluoroscopy Permit: Required; pending applications may be considered RCIS Only: Not accepted under the latest assignment requirements Travel
First-time travelers accepted Local Candidates: Accepted On-Call Availability: Mandatory Floating: Not required COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required under facility guidelines Recruiter: Mausam Senior Healthcare Recruiter KTI Health – Veteran-Owned Healthcare Staffing Firm