Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Kingsport, TN
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Facility: Holston Valley Medical Center
Hospital System: Cardiovascular Medicine
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule:

  • 4x10 hour day shifts (some late shifts may exceed 10 hours)
  • On-call: 2-3 weekends plus 2 weekdays on a 6-week rotation
• Responsibilities:

  • Must be able to scrub EP devices (Pacemakers, ICDs, Micras, etc.)
  • Scrub and monitor diagnostic and complex interventional cases
  • Some electrophysiology (EP) experience preferred; structural experience is a plus
• Systems Used:

  • Siemens Sensis/Epic
  • Philips Systems
• Residency Requirement:

  • Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area
• Orientation:

  • General orientation begins on Mondays (online CBLs on the first day)
  • 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Shift Flexibility:

  • Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
  • Additional shifts may be picked up as overtime and flexed as needed

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor or Provider); RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor or Provider); RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only (Instructor or Provider); RQI accepted
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for ER; can be pending at start but preferred before starting
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Highly preferred for ER candidates
• National Certification/Verification – Required as applicable (e.g., Certified Surgical Techs)
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement – Required annually
• State License Verification – Primary source verification required
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) – Required
• NIH Stroke Certification – Check if required or preferred

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• General Competency Exam (required)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (must meet specific standards, completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• Staff Info Form (time sensitive, includes Epic experience details if applicable)
• Department-specific uniform guidelines and dress code review
• Contaminated Sharps and Body Fluid Exposure Statement (with Hep C titer if applicable)
• Smoking and Tobacco Use policy review
• Influenza policy review and flu vaccination or exemption documentation required
• Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire (time sensitive, completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• Respiratory Medical Clearance Form
• CDC Facial Hair Guidelines for Respirator Use

Health Documents

• Physical Exam (required within 1 year of start)
• Fit Mask testing (completed onsite; previous fit tests not accepted unless from Ballad facility)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within specified timeframes)
• MMR titers (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) or documentation of vaccination/boosters
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
• Standard 9 Panel Drug Screen within 14 days of start (instant test acceptable as placeholder)
• Flu seasonal vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season Oct-April 1)

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check required within 30 days of start
• References: minimum 2 preferred, 3 ideal
• Skills Checklist (required)
• Education Verification (required)
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check (required if licensed/certified in TN or working at TN facility)

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with experience in radiology/cardiology, especially those skilled in electrophysiology device procedures and complex interventional cases, seeking a travel/contract role in a cardiovascular-focused hospital system.