Cath Lab Technologist
Arlington, VA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech Travel/Contract Job - Arlington, Virginia

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Call: 2-3 call shifts per week, including 1-2 call weekends every 6 weeks
• Daily Caseload: 25-30 cases
• Labs: 4 cath labs operating Monday through Friday, 7 AM - 5:30 PM
• Scrubs: Provided

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience with:

  • Left Heart Catheterization (LHC)
  • LHC PCI
  • Right Heart Catheterization (RHC)
  • Peripheral procedures
  • IMPELLA device
  • Balloon Pump
  • Rotablader (Rota)
• Cardiac Cath Lab procedures: Balloon Angioplasty, PCI, Stents, Thrombectomy, Impella insertion
• EKG skills: Obtaining vitals, 12-lead EKG, rhythm interpretation, outpatient settings
• Electrophysiology procedure experience: Cardioversion
• General cath lab skills: Scrubbing, monitoring, EKG

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Must have either RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• If ARRT certified, a valid state license is required (Virginia temporary license process accepted)

Additional Preferred Skills

• Circulating in the lab
• IV starts and phlebotomy
• Watchman procedures
• Septal closure
• Ablations
• Pacemaker/defibrillator device placement and insertion
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Vaccination Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31)
• Medical or religious flu vaccine exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval
• Must comply with CMS guidelines for exemptions

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • Education verification
• Drug screen: Negative 11-panel drug test within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolites, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, and others)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask brands accepted)
• TB test (QGold or Tspot) within 1 year of start, with annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required if working in certain units (not specifically required here but noted)
• Flu seasonal vaccination documentation or approved exemption required

Facility-Specific Requirements (Must Complete Prior to Start)

• Completion of facility traveler checklist
• Signing of various policies and acknowledgements including:

  • Code of Ethics
  • Confidentiality and Information Security Agreement
  • Dress Code
  • Infection control and hand hygiene manuals
  • Parking forms and policies
  • Mission and Vision Statement
  • National Patient Safety Goals
  • Notice of Privacy Practices
• Completion of online orientation and attestations
• Submission of a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Wearing both agency and facility badges at all times
• Vendor Access Request (VAR) form completion and facility background check through HireRight
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure (required for cath lab techs)

References & History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable
• Work history verification covering 7 years
• Performance evaluations if previously worked with the agency

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Cath Lab Tech with strong experience in invasive cardiac procedures and cath lab technologies. The position requires specific certifications (RCIS or ARRT with state license), advanced cardiac life support skills, and the ability to work a 4x10 day shift schedule with call responsibilities. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. The role offers exposure to a high-volume cath lab performing a wide range of cardiac and electrophysiology procedures.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with left heart catheterization PCI (LHC PCI)
• Experience with right heart catheterization (RHC)
• Experience with peripheral procedures
• Experience with IMPELLA insertion
• Experience with balloon pump
• Experience with rotablator
• Experience with cardioversion