Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist for a 13-week travel contract in Houston, TX, with a strong focus on structural heart procedures including clinical trials.

Details

• Cardiac Cath Lab unit located on floors 1 and 2 of the South Tower, in a hospital with an average daily census of 120 beds
• Staffing model includes 3–4 staff per room, with a day shift combination of Rad Techs and RNs
• Heavy structural heart procedures are the primary focus, including clinical trials
• Equipment includes Siemens, GE, and Philips systems
• EMR: Merge
• Shift hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with after-hours and weekend on-call coverage
• On-call required every other weekend and one weekday per week
• Float coverage may include Interventional Radiology and Cath Lab Pre/Post

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of Cath Lab experience within the last 6 months
• Texas state license or compact license required (license required if applicable)
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the contract start)
• Structural heart experience strongly preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted

Additional Information

• Procedures performed include heavy structural heart interventions and participation in clinical trials
• Self-motivated, team-focused candidates are the best personality fit for this unit
• Royal blue scrubs required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months