Cath Lab & IR Technologist
Riverview, FL
Wayward Medical
4x10 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Riverview, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a hybrid lab performing both Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology (IR) cases (no neuro or structural heart cases).
• Strong cardiac catheterization (Cath lab) experience required; IR experience preferred.
• Daily caseload: approximately 25 cases per tech.
• Shift: Day shift, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (4x10 hour shifts).
• On-call required: 1 week on call followed by 2 weeks off; call team includes 2 RNs and 2 Techs.
• No floating outside the unit or to sister facilities.
• Locals accepted; first-time travelers accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted).

Required Skills & Procedures

• Scrub, monitor, and circulate general Cath lab skills.
• Balloon angioplasty, PCI, stents, thrombectomy, coil embolization, filter placement.
• Pacemaker/defibrillator device placement, Impella insertion, left and right heart catheterization.
• Thoracentesis, peripheral vascular studies (upper/lower extremity, abdominal, pelvic, genitourinary).
• Venous access and rhythm interpretation including sinus node rhythms, Holter monitoring, EKG experience.
• Baseline measurements and programming/insertion of AICDs and pacemakers.
• STEMI call and IR covered by the same call team.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Cath Lab experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
  • ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Interventional Radiology experience preferred.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including:

  • Standard 7-year history, SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education completed outside USA or Puerto Rico.
• Education verification required for all healthcare professionals.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting).
• Physical exam within 6 months of start date.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray if prior positive PPD.
• Annual TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test.
• Immunizations or titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination accepted).
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination accepted with mask requirement during flu season.
• Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required.
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted).

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (score 80%+).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score required).
• Color blind testing (Relias online exam) prior to start.
• Stroke education CEUs (8 total credits required for certain units; verify if applicable).
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if applicable.
• BayCare online learning modules must be completed prior to start (4-8 hours).
• Photo for badge required prior to start (clear, professional, solid background).
• Facility-specific policies including dress code, tobacco policy, and privacy policies must be acknowledged.

Additional Information

• Guaranteed hours apply after first call off per pay period.
• Parking included.
• Charting system: Cerner EMR preferred.
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care with 223 staffed beds.
• Scrub color: Royal Blue.

References & History

• Two professional references from the past 2 years required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and available for facility review.

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Techs with solid cardiac catheterization experience seeking a travel contract in Florida with a hybrid Cardiac Cath/IR caseload and a structured on-call schedule.