Cath Lab Tech - Travel Job

Are you ready to take your expertise as a cardiovascular technologist to new heights. Join our team as a Cath Lab Tech (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) and play a vital role on a team that values your expertise while working in Elgin, IL. Assist physicians and Cath Lab personnel in conducting diagnostic and interventional procedures and operate advanced imaging equipment to capture crucial cardiac and vascular data.

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT certified Radiologic Technologist.
• Two years‘ experience in a Cath Lab hospital setting or two years IR experience depending on modality of position posted. Cross-training in both Cath Lab and IR preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• State licensure as required for Illinois.
• For RT candidates: IEMA (IL license) and ARRT required.
• Experience with diagnostic and interventional heart caths, right heart cath, Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump, and hemodynamic monitoring preferred.
• First-time travelers will not be accepted for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) from CCI preferred.
• Hybrid, EP, and IR experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with thrombectomy devices (Penumbra, AngioJet/Anarai), CTOs, PFO closures, TAVR, Watchman, and other advanced procedures preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00–16:30.
• Standard hours per week: 40.
• Orientation: 12 hours of facility/unit orientation.
• Unit staffing: 1:1 intra-procedural patient ratio.
• On-call: Yes. Approximately 10–11 call shifts per month with a three-person call team. Weekend call rotation includes 2 weekends per month. Response time: 30 minutes.
• Floating: May float to IR or Cath Lab depending on candidate skillset.
• Charting and equipment: EPIC, Merge hemodynamic, GE Cardio (EP), Siemens imaging.
• Free parking available.

Apply now and you‘ll be contacted by a recruiter who‘ll fill you in with the details.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 100% paid housing available for travel contracts.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting the Quality of Care for Patients Nationwide

As a traveling healthcare professional you will provide essential procedural support for adult inpatient and outpatient populations during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsibilities focus on intra-procedural roles including circulating, scrubbing, sedation assistance, hemodynamic monitoring, and device support. Work supports Level II trauma care and primary stroke services within a hospital environment that uses advanced imaging and procedural platforms.

Location Highlights

Elgin, IL offers easy access to urban and outdoor recreation. The city is approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and within a 30–45 minute drive to the Fox River Parkway and nearby Illinois state parks. Visit local landmarks such as the historic Elgin Public Museum and the Grand Victoria Casino, and enjoy a commute under one hour to cultural districts, professional sports venues, and major transit connections into Chicago. The area supports suburban living with riverfront trails, regional parks, and a mix of dining and shopping options for varied lifestyle preferences.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.