Cath Lab Technologist
Lexington, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM
• On-call requirements:

  • At least 2 weekends in an 8-week schedule
  • 1-2 weeknights on call (starting between 5:30 PM or 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM next morning)
  • Weekend call covers 48 hours from 7:00 AM Saturday to 7:00 AM Monday
• Call duties split between cardiac and neuro once trained in neuro
• RCIS certification not accepted

Required Certifications & Skills

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Diagnostic right and left heart catheterization
• Interventional catheterization
• Rotablator use
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
• Closure devices
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Circulating and scrubbing in sterile procedures
• Equipment setup for sterile procedures
• Experience with computerized documentation
• Patient population: middle adult to geriatrics

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma acceptable if verification unavailable)
• KY State Abuse Registry check required for Home Health specialties (not applicable here)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards)
• Fit mask test annually (exceptions for some non-clinical roles)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination acceptable for non-clinical)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Baseline TB risk assessment within 90 days of start, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required; declinations NOT accepted
• Hepatitis B surface antibody titer, series, or declination required
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required; declinations NOT accepted
• Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations NOT accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required; facility-specific exemption form must be completed

Competency & Testing

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (advanced level for Cath Lab Techs)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Pass/fail EKG test required for certain units (not specified here)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Driver’s license required if driving is a major job function
• Photo for badge (headshot with solid light background, no filters or edits)
• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually (not required for non-clinical)
• Work history verification may be required if background check flags issues

Additional Notes

• RCIS certification is not accepted for this role
• Call schedule includes long weekend shifts and some weeknight calls
• Candidate must be able to circulate, scrub, and manage sterile equipment and procedures
• Patient population primarily middle adult to geriatric

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least 2 years in Radiology/Cardiology who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and advanced cardiac procedures.