Radiology / Cardiology Cath Lab Tech

the Client•Anchorage, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced EP, Cath Lab, and/or Interventional Radiology Technologist at an acute-care Magnet facility in Anchorage, Alaska. The unit performs diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and neurointervention, including complex structural-heart and device-implant procedures. The position is onsite and scheduled for four 10-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM. Some Saturdays are part of the regular four-shift workweek. The clinician may be called off for one 10-hour shift per two weeks, with 70 guaranteed hours per two weeks. EP call coverage is 6:00–8:00 PM when the clinician has left for the day; otherwise, the clinician may serve as part of the late team and remain until cases are finished. Callback after leaving is rare. The clinician may float to like units within scope if needed. Block scheduling may be accommodated, and time off is reviewed individually upon offer. The facility is an acute hospital, Magnet facility, and Level II Trauma Center with 407 staffed beds. Epic is the charting system, scrubs are provided, and free onsite parking is available. Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in EP, Cath Lab, and/or Interventional Radiology.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
Proficiency with skills specified in the unit description.
Ability to function as part of the late team and remain until cases are finished.
Ability to take EP call coverage during the 6:00–8:00 PM window.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted.

Nice To Haves

CTO (Chronic Total Occlusion) experience.
Peripheral vascular intervention experience.
Venous access experience.
Rhythm interpretation.
Philips X-Ray System proficiency.
Experience with a variety of atherectomy devices.
Experience with a variety of thrombectomy devices.
Temporary LVAD support experience.
McKesson for Cath Lab.
MacLab / Cardio Lab for EP.
First-time travelers are accepted.

Responsibilities

Support diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiac catheterization, and STEMI procedures.
Assist with mechanical circulatory support, including IABP, Impella, and Tandem Heart.
Participate in structural-heart procedures, including PFO closure, TAVR, and Mitral Clip.
Assist with interventional radiology lines, drains, and embolizations.
Support lower- and upper-extremity, fistula, and visceral angiography and intervention procedures.
Participate in stroke thrombectomy cases.
Support neurointervention procedures.
Assist with CRM device implants.
Function as part of the late team and remain until cases are finished when required.
Provide EP call coverage during the stated 6:00–8:00 PM window.
Float to like units within scope if needed to meet facility needs.