Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Cath Lab Tech with expertise in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. This is a travel/contract position with a 4x10 hour day shift schedule (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM). The role includes call responsibilities and floating to sister pre/post units as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Radiology Technologist
• Cath Lab Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Proficient in scrub procedures maintaining sterile field
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• ARRT CI (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Cardiovascular Interventional) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) certification

Preferred Skills

• Hybrid OR experience
• Special Procedures such as ASD Closures, Cardiac Implant Closure Device
• Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Laser-assisted procedures
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
• Ventricular Assist Device Insertion
• Watchman device procedures
• Angioplasty
• Upper and Lower Extremity Angiography
• Equipment setup and room circulator experience

Work Details

• Patient ratio: 1:3
• Shift: 10 hours, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Call: At least one night per week and every 4th weekend on call rotation
• Float: May be required to float to sister pre/post units
• Weekend: On-call rotation every 4-5 weeks
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Scrubs provided
• Orientation: As needed
• Scheduling: Determined by manager

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, national criminal databases, sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree specific to profession.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days and updated annually.
• Fit mask testing: N95 fit test within 1 year or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B titer or facility-specific declination if negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/1 - 10/31)
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years required.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel/allied/per diem acute care candidates.

Required Facility-Specific Documents and Training

• Confidentiality Agreement
• Education Roster (2 hours 45 minutes)
• Tobacco-Free Campus Acknowledgement
• Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation (8-10 hours for acute candidates)
• Medication Safety module completion with certificate
• Hospital Policies and Acknowledgement Form
• Annual Compliance Training (40 minutes)
• Radiation Badge (required for Cath Lab Techs)
• Corp ID setup and I-Learn login within 24 hours of receiving credentials
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) required immediately after signing contract

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.
• Interview availability must be provided within 72 hours of submission.
• Call and weekend coverage are part of the role.
• High volume and high call use team environment.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with strong cardiac catheterization skills seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.