Cath Lab Technologist
Salisbury, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Start directly on the unit on Mondays until completion of Dimensions training.
• 40-hour work week, 8-hour day shifts (07:30 - 16:00).
• Call Requirements:

  • Weekday call twice a week for 2 weeks per month (16:00-07:30).
  • Weekend call once a month (Friday 16:00 - Monday 07:30).
  • No call the week after weekend call.
  • Call team includes three staff members, one must be an RN.
  • Additional coverage may be required and rotated equitably.
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend.
• No float requirement.
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics.
• Patient Diagnoses: Includes pacemakers (PPM), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD).
• Unit Details:

  • Combination lab for Interventional Radiology (IR), Cardiology, Vascular, and Electrophysiology (EP).
  • Approximately 80% IR procedures, 10% other procedure types.
  • Assist providers during diagnostic and interventional radiology and cardiology procedures.
  • Scrub and circulate during IR/Cath Lab and cardiology procedures.
• Medication administration is performed by RN only.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty.
• Must have IR (Interventional Radiology) experience (90% IR procedures).
• Skills: Scrub, circulate, telemetry.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • ARRT or RCIS certification required.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Skills: Perform EKG lead placement.
• Certifications: ARRT Advanced Certification, RCES, RCIS with medical experience.

Equipment Used

• GE MAC Lab, Philips iFR/IVUS, Canon and GE Labs
• Angio Jet, Pneumbra, EKOS, Inari
• CSI Atherectomy System, Bovi System for Implanta Plasma Blade Cutter
• Radiofrequency Ablation Unit, Venous Closure Unit
• Sono Site, S2000 Ultrasound Unit
• IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), Impella

Orientation and Uniform

• Unit orientation: 40-80 hours.
• Scrubs provided.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background checks within 90 days for all locations lived in the last 7 years.
• Education verification required for highest degree related to profession.
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (10-panel negative screen required).
• Fit mask testing required (N95 or PAPR training).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed).
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination form.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes.
• Required to complete medication safety and other facility-specific training modules.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Candidates must be available for an interview prior to offer.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel allied/per diem acute care.
• Radiation badge required for Cath Lab techs and related specialties.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-volume interventional radiology and cardiology lab with advanced technology and a supportive team environment.