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Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologists (Cath Lab Techs) are in demand in many areas of the United States, primarily in hospitals and specialized outpatient clinics. Cath Lab Techs are a subset of Interventional Radiology Technologists ( or IR Techs), another role that is in demand, making travel Cath Lab Tech jobs and travel Interventional Radiology Tech jobs an excellent option for those seeking new experiences. Job descriptions for Cath Lab Techs highlight their role in assisting physicians and other team members during diagnostic imaging and procedures such as percutaneous coronary intervention, pacemaker insertion, and stent placement. Cath Lab Techs also may specialize as an Electrophysiology Technician (EP Tech); EP focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the heart’s electrical pathways. Sign up and discover your perfect travel job today.
Travel Cath Lab/Interventional Tech Job Responsibilities & Salary
Job responsibilities for Cath Lab Techs include preparing the patient and equipment for procedures and assisting during the procedure. Cath Lab Techs need to understand sterile techniques to protect patients from infection, and they may monitor the patient during the procedure to detect complications. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists offers certification in Cardiac Interventional Radiography. The average annual salary for Cath Lab Techs in the United States is more than $60,000; the average annual salary for Cardiovascular Technologists (which can be another title for Cath Lab Tech) is more than $70,000.
