Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Bethlehem, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (interpreted as weeks)

Job Description

• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization lab procedures (CCL) including peripheral procedures.
• Must be able to perform all cardiac cath lab procedures as a Cardiac Cath Tech.
• Experience required in both Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath labs.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• EP (Electrophysiology) experience is a plus.
• Shift options:

  • 07:30 to 16:00
  • 08:30 to 17:00 (late shift to complete cases)
• Potential floating to a nearby facility (Cedar Crest).
• Weekend requirement: May need to cover call vacancies as needed.
• Charting system used: Epic.
• Scrubs provided.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified required.
• CCI RCIS (Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist).

Required Background Checks & Compliance

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years (including SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide criminal search, sex offender search, DMV if applicable, education verification).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire.
• HHS/OIG check upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprinting results required within 90 days of start (all pages must be submitted).
• Education verification for highest level relevant to specialty.
• Pennsylvania State-specific searches including Child Abuse Search, PATCH Search, Medicheck Search within required timeframes.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Fit test questionnaire and fit mask test (not required for 100% remote non-clinical roles).
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (QGold or T-Spot within 90 days or 2 PPDs with one within 90 days).
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series required (declinations not accepted).
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also acceptable). Dilute results require observed drug screen within 24 hours if allowed by state.
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season (Oct-May) with declination allowed only under specific conditions for non-clinical or certain locations.
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for respirator use starting 04/07/2025.

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs) with passing score of 80%.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required annually for clinical candidates (passing score 88%, max 3 attempts).
• Basic Dysrhythmia pass/fail testing required annually for clinical candidates (exceptions apply).
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual).
• National Certification/Verification prior to start and upon expiration as applicable.

Documentation & History Requirements

• Minimum 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Work history verification required for non-clinical and remote candidates.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs are provided.
• Floating to other nearby facilities may be required.
• Weekend call coverage may be required.
• Charting system is Epic.

This position requires strict adherence to all background, health, certification, and competency requirements prior to and during the assignment.