Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Toms River, NJ
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Radiology / Cardiology Travel Contract in Toms River, New Jersey

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Location: Toms River, NJ
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Facility: Community Medical Center (part of RWJBarnabas Health system)

Job Details

• Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• Preferred Experience: Cardiac cath lab experience with neuro and interventional radiology (IR) preferred
• NJ License: Must be obtained prior to start (quick process, within 2 weeks of applying)
• Caseload: 10-15 cases per day
• Call Requirements: Every 3rd to 4th weekend (STEMI and neuro), plus 5-6 week night shifts per 4-week schedule
• Clinical Focus: CAD, PAD, STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiac arrhythmias, neuro (stroke)
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, ARRT
• Candidate Type: First-timers and local candidates are acceptable

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA required; RQI and AHA instructor cards acceptable. Certificates expiring within a month of start require renewal confirmation.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and AHA instructor cards acceptable. Certificates expiring within a month of start require renewal confirmation.
• ARRT Certification: Required for cardiac catheter lab roles.
• Other Certifications: Depending on role, may require additional certifications such as NIH Stroke Certification, Chemotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC for adults, APHON for pediatrics), and others as applicable.
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG, and general competency exams required within 72 hours of signing. Candidates have 3 attempts to pass; failure results in cancellation.
• Color Blind Testing: Required within one year of start if job tasks require color discrimination.

Licensure & Background Requirements

• State License: NJ RN license required prior to start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required as applicable.
• Background Check: Criminal background check required within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches. Candidates cannot start with open cases.
• Drug Screening: 10-panel urine drug screen required within 30 days of start.
• Employment History: 7 years of work history required with verification of at least 1 year prior to start date (NJ state mandate).
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.

Health & Safety Requirements

• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 3 months of start. For past positive TB history, additional clearance and physician documentation required.
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months of start, must clear candidate to perform essential job functions and be free of communicable disease.
• Immunizations:

  • Influenza vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity via positive IgG titers or vaccination proof.
  • Varicella immunity via positive IgG titer or vaccination proof.
  • Hepatitis B immunity via positive surface antibody titer or vaccine compliance.
• Fit Testing: On-site N-95 respirator fit test required if job tasks require respirator use. Facial hair must be clean-shaven unless accommodation approved.
• Latex Allergy Screening: Required if job tasks involve glove use; accommodations handled case-by-case.
• Respiratory Medical Clearance: Required prior to start for respirator use.

Orientation & Training

• Annual Education: Candidates must complete annual education sign-off and review facility-specific training materials.
• Pass/Fail Testing: Pharmacology and EKG competency exams required; remediation available after first failure.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs. Online portion must be completed prior to start; in-person portion within 14 days of start.
• Vendor Medical Clearance Form: Required for candidates with history of positive TB.
• Flu Vaccination Attestation: Required for all candidates or approved exemption on file.

Additional Notes

• Candidates switching between RWJBarnabas Health sites with less than 30-day gap may have some documentation accepted from previous assignment.
• Facility requires timely submission of government-issued photo ID and driver’s license within 48 hours of signing.
• Skills checklist and other competency documentation must be updated annually.
• Candidates must bring all required health and clearance documents on the first day of orientation.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for healthcare professionals with cardiac cath lab experience, working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with a focus on cardiac and neuro interventions.