Radiology / Cardiology - Cath Lab Tech
Facility: Providence Health and Services – MSP Location: Anchorage, AK 99508 Facility: Providence Alaska Medical Center Profession: Radiology / Cardiology Specialty: Cath Lab Tech Unit: Cardiac Cath Lab Job Type: Travel Contract Duration: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP / 10/05/2026 Number of Positions: 1 Job ID: 3405178 Shift: Day, 4×10 hours (07:00 AM–05:30 PM) Travel Experience: Not required Experience Required: 2 years
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, interventional radiology, electrophysiology, vascular procedures, and neurointerventional cases. The technologist will work in a multidisciplinary procedural environment and may float to IR or EP as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
Perform procedural responsibilities according to department standards.
Provide accurate patient monitoring and procedural support.
Perform EKG lead placement.
Scrub and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
Assist with cardiac, vascular, interventional radiology, and neurointerventional procedures.
Support electrophysiology procedures and CRM device implants.
Assist with vascular access and other special procedures.
Provide mentoring/support to other staff when required.
Maintain appropriate documentation using Epic.
Float to Interventional Radiology (IR) or Electrophysiology (EP) when required.
Required Certifications
BLS
ACLS
ARRT (R) OR RCIS
CCI/RCIS
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab experience.
EP experience required.
Interventional Radiology experience required.
Vascular experience required.
Neuro experience required.
Mentoring experience required.
Procedural experience across cardiac and vascular interventions.
Epic charting experience preferred/required according to facility requirements.
Cardiac Cath Lab Experience
Experience with:
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
Interventional cardiac catheterization
STEMI
IABP
Impella
TandemHeart
Structural Heart procedures
PFO
TAVR
Mitral Clip
Hemodynamic monitoring
Left heart catheterization
Right heart catheterization
PCI
PTCA
Temporary pacemaker
Cardiac stent placement
Rotational atherectomy
Peripheral/venous access
Interventional Radiology Experience
Experience with:
Lines and drains
Embolization
Lower and upper extremity procedures
Fistulas
Visceral angiography/intervention
Stroke thrombectomy
TIPS
IVC filter placement
Gastrostomy
Nephrostomy
Ureteral stent placement
Vascular interventions
Electrophysiology Experience
Experience with:
EP studies
Cardiac mapping
Cardiac ablation
AICD insertion/programming
CRM device implants
EP lab procedures
Neurointerventional Experience
Experience with:
Carotid angiography
Embolization
Stent placement
Thrombolysis/thrombectomy
Vertebroplasty
Discogram
Equipment / Technology
Philips X-Ray System
Atherectomy devices
Thrombectomy devices
Temporary LVAD support
McKesson for Cath Lab
Mac-Lab/Cardio Lab for EP
Epic
Unit & Facility Information
Total Staffed Beds: 407
Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Charting System: Epic
Scrub Color: Provided
Parking: Free parking
Work Settings:
Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab
Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
Electrophysiology (EP) Lab
Interventional Radiology
Special Procedures
Schedule & Call Requirements
Shift: 4×10-hour day shifts
Call: Required
Call Requirement: 1 shift per week and every 4th weekend
Weekend Coverage: Some Saturdays may be required as part of the regular schedule.
Float: Yes – may float to IR or EP
Block Scheduling: Not available
Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2 weeks
Traveler may be called off for one 10-hour shift per two weeks.
Travel & Candidate Requirements
First-time travelers are accepted.
Local candidates are not accepted; candidate permanent address must be at least 60 miles from the facility.
Valid state license required; pending license may be considered, with processing potentially taking 10–12 weeks.
References are required.
Copy of certifications required.
RTO must be included at the time of submission.
Traveler must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.
Candidate may only be submitted to one facility within the specified region.
Candidates must follow the facility's return-to-staff/travel policy.
Hepatitis B vaccination is required; the facility does not accept declinations.
Important Compliance Requirements
Two references covering at least one year within the last three years are required during the compliance process.
References may include a Charge RN or Lead.
Modules are non-billable.
Average module time is approximately 18 hours; more than 20 hours requires PM approval.
Modules must be completed before start and annually.
Travelers should investigate housing options in advance because availability may be limited.