Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Columbus, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel Contract

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience (Radiology / Cardiology)
• 1st time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CCI RCIS (Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
• State License (if applicable)

Work Setting & Skills

• Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Ratio/Census: 2 Rooms
• Scrub color provided by facility

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO): 7 days maximum
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Call: 4-man call team, 2 teams, every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see below)

Major Holidays Include:

• New Year’s Eve and Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve and Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)

Required Documentation & Health Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Background Check (including education verification) completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification or official transcripts/diploma
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable if needed)
• Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)

Competency Exams & Additional Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied Health)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for relevant specialties)
• Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start

References & Verification

• 2 clinical references required
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months

This position requires a healthcare professional with solid experience in cardiac cath lab procedures, trauma level II experience, and all required certifications. Prior travel experience is mandatory, and compliance with all documentation, health, and competency requirements is essential for timely onboarding.