About the Opportunity:
We’re hiring an experienced Travel Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Brick, New Jersey. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Cath Lab Tech who enjoys working in a high-acuity environment and has experience supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
If you’re comfortable assisting with complex cases, monitoring hemodynamics, and working with advanced circulatory support devices, we’d love to hear from you!
The estimated base pay for this position are $65 to $70 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the procedural team during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures.
- Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and sterile supplies before each case.
- Maintain a sterile field while supporting physicians throughout procedures.
- Set up and monitor hemodynamic equipment, recording patient data during procedures.
- Operate imaging and procedural equipment while ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Assist with temporary and permanent pacemaker procedures.
- Support the use of advanced cardiac assist devices, including Impella and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP).
- Assist with vascular access management, sheath removal, and post-procedure hemostasis.
- Monitor patients throughout procedures and promptly recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or condition.
- Follow radiation safety guidelines and infection prevention protocols.
- Help maintain equipment, stock procedural supplies, and participate in the department’s on-call rotation.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of recent Cardiac Cath Lab experience
- Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, or Applied Science program
- Current BLS certification (AHA)
- Radiology certification required
- ARRT certification preferred
- State Radiologic License, if applicable
Schedule & Call Requirements:
- Day Shift (7:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
- Four 10-hour shifts per week
- 40 hours guaranteed
- Weekend coverage as needed
- One summer holiday and one winter holiday required
- On-call participation required (minimum 7 shifts, maximum 10 during the assignment)
- No floating required
Candidates should have experience with:
- Cardiac catheterization procedures
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Sterile procedural techniques
- Impella support
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Cardiac rhythm recognition
- Permanent pacemaker procedures
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer proficiency
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced procedural setting
