Travel Cath Lab Tech Jobs

Travel cath lab techs need to have an eye for detail and the ability to integrate into any work setting as quickly as possible. You must be able to effectively communicate with other healthcare providers while showing deep empathy for patients going through cardiovascular procedures.

Most positions require at least an associate degree. To make yourself as attractive as possible to prospective employers, it’s also helpful to pursue certification and licensing. Having certification and a license demonstrates that you meet all of the requirements to work in the field.

Travel cath lab techs work in temporary positions in hospitals, cardiovascular centers, and outpatient clinics. Any healthcare setting that has a cardiac catheterization lab could be a potential workplace.

Being a travel cath lab tech offers a higher salary than local positions and allows you to travel across the country and work in a variety of locations. As a travel healthcare professional, you get to learn new techniques and procedures, making you a more flexible provider. 

For some people, constant traveling can be stressful because it means spending less time with family. Not all states pay the same rates, either, which can complicate your finances a bit.

Most travel assignments for cath lab techs last about 13 weeks, with the possibility of extensions based on facility needs and performance. The standard schedule is often 4 shifts of 10 hours each per week, providing a balance between work and personal time.