
CT | Rad Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Hickory, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.28
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Start date
- October 12, 2026
This job pays about $55.28/hour — 54% above the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in North Carolina ($35.79/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Radiologic Technologist jobs in North Carolina right now
- 57 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in North Carolina from 5 agencies, 6 of them in Hickory.
- Pay in these listings: $19.46 – $80.02/hour, median $60.78/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in North Carolina: $35.79/hour ($74,443/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($71.35/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Cath Lab Technologist (Cardiovascular Technologist) – Travel Contract in Hickory, NC
Join a collaborative heart and vascular team as an on-site Cath Lab Technologist in Hickory, North Carolina. This 13-week travel healthcare contract offers a consistent Monday–Friday day schedule, opportunities to rotate across vascular surgery, interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology, and the chance to support adult and geriatric patients in a specialized procedural environment. Hickory offers a welcoming community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, scenic views, and a vibrant downtown area.
Job Details
- Job Title: Cath Lab Technologist / Cardiovascular Technologist
- Location: Hickory, North Carolina
- Position Type: 13-week travel contract
- Openings: 2
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920–$2,060
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
- Shift Hours: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Call: Every third week; details provided during the interview
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Work Setting: On-site heart and vascular procedural services
Cath Lab Technologist Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular Technology program
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of 1 year of proficiency in one or more of the following areas: interventional radiology, vascular, cardiac catheterization, or electrophysiology
- Current ARRT or RCIS registration
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required within one year of the employment start date
- Experience with electronic clinical documentation or charting systems
- Strong understanding of sterile technique, procedural safety, radiation safety, and cardiovascular technology practices
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced Cath Lab and procedural environment and participate in scheduled call coverage
Cath Lab Technologist Responsibilities
- Assist physicians and the interdisciplinary team during cardiac catheterization, vascular, interventional radiology, and electrophysiology procedures
- Rotate through the vascular surgery, interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology service lines as assigned
- Prepare procedure rooms, specialized equipment, supplies, and patients before interventions
- Operate and maintain cardiovascular and procedural equipment while supporting safe, efficient patient care
- Apply sterile technique and follow established radiation safety and procedural safety standards
- Monitor patient status throughout procedures and communicate changes promptly to the care team
- Complete accurate documentation in the designated electronic charting system
- Participate in the scheduled call rotation and provide timely support for urgent procedures
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, technologists, and other members of the heart and vascular team
Apply now for this Cath Lab Technologist travel opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina, and join a dedicated healthcare team supporting advanced cardiovascular care.
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.
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