1 Philadelphia Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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1 reference must be from the most recent place of employment.
Shift & schedule requirements: With on-call assignment. Call Requirements: 1-2 nights per week and every 4-5 weekend dependent on staffing and the needs of the department. Weekend Requirements: On-call. Holiday Requirements: On-call.
Floating requirements: The traveler may be required to float between affiliated campuses or locations within the health system based on operational needs. While floating is not guaranteed and may not occur, the traveler must be willing and able to report to an alternate campus if organizational needs change. Such changes may occur with limited notice, including same day adjustments. If the traveler is instructed to report to an alternate campus after arriving at the originally scheduled location, mileage between campuses will be billable.
Unit and facility details: The Temple University Hospital Cardiac Cath/EP Lab is a 6-room unit with 9 holding bays. TUH is a level-1 Trauma Center in North Philadelphia, PA. Cases seen: 10-25 cases per day are seen on this unit. Cases range from diagnostic only to complicated PCI and Structural Heart.
Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists are in steady demand as heart disease remains a leading health concern; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median wage of $67,260 for cardiovascular technologists and technicians (May 2024), with specialized cath lab roles often paying more. Travel Cath Lab Tech jobs are found in hospitals and cardiac centers with interventional cath labs across the country. Job descriptions emphasize hemodynamic monitoring, sterile technique, and procedural support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cases. These roles are rewarding because cath lab work is often life-saving in the moment - and travel contracts pair strong pay with high-stakes, high-skill cardiac work.
Travel Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist is a cardiovascular professional who assists physicians during cardiac catheterization and interventional heart procedures, such as angioplasty and stent placement. Working in the catheterization (cath) lab, they help diagnose and treat coronary artery disease in real time. Job responsibilities include preparing the cath lab and equipment, operating hemodynamic monitoring and fluoroscopy systems, maintaining a sterile field, assisting the cardiologist during procedures, and monitoring the patient throughout. Most Cath Lab Technologists hold the RCIS (CCI) or ARRT (CI) credential.
