Cath Lab Technician
Kansas City, MO
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
On Call: 15 days per six-week schedule, including every 3rd weekend rotation

Job Description

• Assist physicians (Cardiologist/Radiologist) by scrubbing procedures or monitoring physiologic and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular lab procedures.
• Prepare procedure room and maintain adequate instrument and supply levels.
• Participate in staff meetings, performance improvement activities, and training of new staff.
• Support all invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Current professional license/certification relevant to Cath Lab Technician role, verified by primary source within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• National criminal background check within one year of start date (state-specific exceptions apply).
• Drug screening (minimum 10-panel including THC) within 60 days of start.
• Annual respirator fit test.
• Immunization or immunity proof for:

  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (3 immunizations, immune titer, or declination accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine or declination (required Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • Varicella (vaccination or immunity titer)
  • Tdap (declinations not accepted in some states)
• Tuberculosis test within one year of start date.
• Annual physical/health statement confirming clearance to work.
• Completion of specialty and core competencies exams with a minimum score of 80%.
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation).
• State-required Elder Abuse Registry check (Missouri).
• Driver’s license, state ID, or passport for identification.

Required Documentation at Submission

• Up-to-date resume reflecting recent work history.
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager or direct supervisor.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Training and orientation may include department-specific skills checklist and workplace violence prevention training.
• Annual updates required for certain health and safety credentials.

This position offers a structured schedule with on-call responsibilities and requires a strong foundation in cardiovascular procedural support and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.