Cath Lab Technologist

Alright, let's talk about this travel role. It's not your standard hospital gig. You'd be part of Ascension's Associate Travel Program, working in Cardiac Cath Labs at their acute care hospitals. The location is Milwaukee, WI, but there are options for local and national travel depending on what's needed.

The Work

You're the one making sure everything runs smoothly in the lab. That means assisting with diagnostic and treatment procedures from start to finish.

• You'll review patient histories and get testing sites ready.
• A big part of the job is monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures, watching for anything abnormal.
• After a procedure, you interpret test results and correct any recording errors.
• Keeping the lab functional is on you too. You ensure equipment is clean and orderly, report malfunctions, and handle lock/tag out procedures when necessary.

What You Need to Bring

The credentials are non negotiable here. You must have your BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within one month of starting.

On top of that, you need at least one of these credentials obtained before your hire date:

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist from CCI.
• Cardiographic Tech credential from CCI.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography from ARRT.
• Cardiac Sonographer credential from ARDMS.

Having Advanced Life Support certification is a plus; they prefer it from AHA or Red Cross. An Approved Local Exception is also preferred.

For education and experience, you can meet it a few ways: a High School diploma with 2 years of cumulative experience, an Associate's or Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable job specific experience.

The Schedule & Pay

This is a full time position at 40 hours a week. Multiple shifts are available. The gross weekly rate goes up to $3,684.

A Bit About Ascension

They're a large nonprofit Catholic health system. The culture focuses on service, growth, care, and connection. They've been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and as a Military Friendly Gold Employer. They talk about having an inclusive environment where what you do matters.

The Benefits They Mention

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans with HSA/FSA options.
• Financial Plans: A 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match; disability and life insurance; financial planning and hardship resources are available too.
• Time Off: Pro rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays are provided so you can recharge between assignments.
• Career Growth: They offer tuition paid through their Vocare program for eligible degrees; reimbursement programs; professional development opportunities.