Cath Lab Tech
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Start Date: 04-07-2026
End Date: 07-07-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Variable days (4x10 schedule), Day shift, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM; weekends required (minimum every other weekend, may exceed); on-call 8 days/month; variable shifts scheduled as needed (not rotating)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $70 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform and assist with cardiac cath lab procedures including left and right heart catheterizations, coronary angiograms and PCI/PTCA
- Support temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion and device programming when needed
- Participate in electrophysiology studies, cardiac mapping and ablation procedures
- Maintain sterile technique as scrub and serve as room circulator to ensure patient and team safety
- Place EKG leads and monitor cardiac rhythms throughout procedures
- Assist with specialized interventions such as TAVR, Watchman, Impella insertion and ASD closures when indicated
- Accurately document procedures and patient data in Epic
- Respond professionally to on-call assignments and float to nearby sites (may float to Providence Mission Laguna) as required
Qualifications
- California state license (active) required — pending licenses not accepted
- Fluoro permit / Fluoroscopy certification required
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of cath lab experience required (travel experience required)
- Community hospital cath lab experience required
- Electrophysiology (EP) experience strongly preferred
- First-time grads are not accepted for this role
- RTO documentation must be included at time of submission
Knowledge & Skills
- Cardiac catheterization techniques (left/right heart cath, PCI, PTCA, stent placement)
- Temporary and permanent pacemaker knowledge and device handling
- Electrophysiology procedures: mapping, ablation, arrhythmia induction and AICD programming
- Familiarity with TAVR, Watchman, Impella, ASD closure and thrombolysis/thrombectomy procedures
- Proficient EKG lead placement and rhythm interpretation
- Sterile scrub and room circulator skillset
- Charting proficiency in Epic
- Experience with Philips and Siemens C-arm imaging systems
Benefits
- Free on-site parking for stress-free mornings
- Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Opportunities to work with advanced cardiac technologies and EP procedures
- Paid orientation to set you up for success (10 hours)
- Flexible scheduling conversations — manager may accommodate block schedules
- Professional growth through exposure to a high-volume acute care cath lab
- Travel support and local resources for contract clinicians
Travel Perks: Explore Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Viejo sits in the heart of Orange County — think sunny beaches, scenic coastal drives and plenty of outdoor escapes. After a shift you can unwind at Mission Viejo Lake or explore the trails at O'Neill Regional Park. The legendary art beaches of Laguna Beach and the harbor at Dana Point are close for weekend beach days, whale watching, dining and galleries. For a bit more adventure, Newport Beach, San Clemente and the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano are just a short drive away. If you’re craving theme-park energy, Southern California attractions are within easy reach for a fun day trip.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Cath Lab Tech? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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