Temporary Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Anchorage, AK

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cath Lab Technologist for a 13-week travel assignment in Anchorage, Alaska.

This position is ideal for a cardiovascular technologist with at least 2 years of recent Cath Lab experience and strong experience across Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, vascular procedures, monitoring, and neuro-related procedures.

The technologist will support diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures while working closely with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses, radiology staff, and other members of the procedural team.

Candidates must hold either RCIS or ARRT(R) credentials, along with current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Key Responsibilities

        Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.

        Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, supplies, and sterile fields.

        Scrub and support cardiovascular procedures within scope of practice.

        Operate imaging and procedural equipment safely and effectively.

        Assist with coronary and peripheral vascular procedures.

        Support electrophysiology procedures when assigned.

        Float to Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology based on facility needs and demonstrated competency.

        Monitor patients during procedures and communicate changes in clinical condition promptly.

        Support hemodynamic monitoring and cardiovascular procedural workflow.

        Assist with vascular access equipment, catheters, wires, and other procedural devices.

        Maintain sterile technique throughout invasive procedures.

        Participate in procedural time-outs and patient-safety checks.

        Support urgent and emergency cardiovascular procedures while on call.

        Follow radiation safety and infection-control requirements.

        Maintain accurate procedural documentation using Epic and applicable cardiovascular systems.

        Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare professionals.

Required Experience

Candidates must have:

        Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab Technologist experience

        Cardiac catheterization experience

        Electrophysiology experience

        Interventional Radiology experience

        Vascular procedural experience

        Experience with procedural patient monitoring

        Neuro-related procedural experience

        Ability to float within scope to IR and EP

        Ability to participate in required call coverage

Required Certifications

Candidates must have:

        Current BLS

        Current ACLS

        RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

OR

        ARRT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist

RCIS or ARRT certification is required for this Cath Lab assignment.

Preferred Experience

Strong candidates may also have experience with:

        Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) procedures

        Peripheral interventions

        Venous access procedures

        Cardiac rhythm interpretation

        Philips X-ray systems

        Atherectomy devices

        Thrombectomy devices

        Temporary LVAD support

        Structural or complex cardiovascular procedures

        High-volume Cath Lab environments

Preferred Systems Experience

Experience with the following is highly desirable:

        Epic

        McKesson Cath Lab systems

        Mac-Lab / CardioLab for Electrophysiology

        Philips cardiovascular imaging systems

Key Clinical & Technical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

        Cardiac catheterization

        Coronary angiography

        Interventional cardiology

        Vascular procedures

        Electrophysiology

        Interventional Radiology

        Hemodynamic monitoring

        Cardiac rhythm interpretation

        Sterile technique

        Vascular access

        Radiation safety

        Procedural imaging

        Atherectomy

        Thrombectomy

        Emergency cardiovascular procedures

        Procedural documentation

        Interdisciplinary communication

Float Requirements

Candidates may be required to float within their clinical scope to:

        Interventional Radiology

        Electrophysiology

Strong experience in both areas is required because assignments may vary based on patient volume and facility needs.

Schedule Requirements

        Day Shift

        Four 10-hour shifts per week

        7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

        40 hours per week

        Some Saturday shifts may be scheduled as part of the regular four-shift workweek.

Call Requirements

Call participation is required and typically includes:

        Approximately one call shift per week

        Every 4th weekend on call

Candidates must be able to respond to urgent or emergency procedural needs while assigned to call.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a versatile Cath Lab Technologist who can confidently work across cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, vascular, and interventional radiology environments.

You should be comfortable with complex invasive procedures, procedural monitoring, advanced cardiovascular equipment, and call responsibilities.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

        Cath Lab Technologist

        Cath Lab Tech

        RCIS

        Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

        Interventional Radiologic Technologist

        EP/Cath Lab Technologist

        Vascular Interventional Technologist

        Travel Cath Lab Tech

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on experience, education, certifications, licensure, technical skills, and the requirements of the position.