Cath Lab Technologist
Snellville, GA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Snellville, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a cath lab setting with adult to geriatric patient population.
• Procedures include diagnostic catheterization, PCI, orbital atherectomy, IABP, Impella, and device implants (no EP studies or ablations).
• Responsible for EKG settings, obtaining vitals, rhythm interpretation (sinus node rhythms required), pacemaker experience preferred.
• Experience required with GE Discovery, IABP, Impella, and CSI equipment.
• Unit uses Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR, and Merge (preferred).
• Patient ratio: 3 rooms with 5 beds, average daily census 8-10.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM).
• Floating within department and facility; possible float to sister campus.
• Call requirement: 10 call days per month.
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend.
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, must work it; if 2, must work both; if 3, must work 2 of them.
• Maximum return to office (RTO) time: 7 days.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• Current certification in one of the following: RCIS, RCES, or ARRT CV.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience working with Epic electronic health record system.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification.
• State license verification required (must be licensed in Georgia).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination.
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (seasonal requirement).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC).
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available if needed.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required with up to 3 attempts allowed.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually.
• Work history verification and 2 clinical references required.

Additional Information

• Scrub color provided by facility.
• Full compliance with all requirements needed to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling.
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length.
• Must review and sign facility code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policies prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced cath lab technologists with required certifications and clinical skills, ready for a travel contract in a busy adult cardiology setting.