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Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist (Rad Tech/RCIS) – Travel Contract in Springfield, Illinois

Experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Technologists can advance their careers with this 13-week travel healthcare contract in Springfield, Illinois. Join a high-acuity cardiac catheterization team and support advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac care for adult and geriatric patients. This opportunity is ideal for a Cath Lab Technologist who is confident with complex cardiac procedures, sterile technique, and critical rhythm recognition. Springfield offers a welcoming central Illinois community with rich history, attractive parks, cultural destinations, and convenient access to metropolitan amenities.

Travel Cath Lab Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,430
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Four 12-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Two to three weekends during the assignment
• Call: Required as needed on a rotating basis with staff and agency clinicians
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital, Level I trauma center, Magnet-designated facility
• Department: Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization laboratory with five procedure rooms
• Typical Volume: Approximately 25 patients per day
• Documentation: Cerner experience required
• Orientation: 36 hours, including virtual pre-start requirements
• Schedule Flexibility: Block scheduling and time-off requests may be discussed during the scheduling process

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Cath Lab Technologist experience
• Recent experience in both diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization laboratories
• Active Illinois license or applicable credential in hand at the time of submission
• ARRT(R) or CCI RCIS certification; ARRT(R) is preferred
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Demonstrated experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Proficiency with Cerner documentation
• Experience with cardiac stent placement, diagnostic adult catheterizations, left and right heart catheterization, PCI, PTCA, IABP placement and removal, and rotablator atherectomy
• Ability to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and interpret dysrhythmias
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, isolation precautions, PPE, room circulation, equipment setup, and scrub procedures
• Ability to participate in rotating call coverage and meet assignment scheduling requirements

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare cardiac catheterization rooms, equipment, and supplies for diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Scrub and circulate for cardiac catheterization, PCI, stent placement, PTCA, and related procedures while maintaining a sterile field
• Support diagnostic adult catheterizations, left and right heart catheterizations, and complex cardiac interventions
• Assist with cardiac implant closure devices, IABP placement and removal, and rotablator atherectomy procedures
• Monitor patients and recognize dysrhythmias and other life-threatening changes during procedures
• Apply appropriate infection-control practices, including sterile technique, isolation precautions, and PPE use
• Document care and procedural information accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, technologists, and the broader cardiac care team to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced acute care environment

Apply now for this Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist travel contract in Springfield, Illinois, and join a leading cardiac care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.