Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Cartersville, GA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Facility: Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Hospital System: Piedmont Healthcare

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)
• Call Requirements:

  • 1-2 weekdays and every third weekend (Friday-Sunday)
  • Weekend call included
  • Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work:

  • Expected to work if 1 major holiday falls during assignment
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to orientation schedule
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs, RRTs, CRTs in relevant specialties
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RNs in PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: If required, must be completed yearly
• Tech Cert Verification: Allied annual license verification within 30 days prior to start (if applicable)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs and LVNs by Aya only
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates; alternative assessment available for lab work
• Competency Exam: Required for Nursing and Allied by Aya only
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for Telemetry, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU; max 3 attempts allowed

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Piedmont Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Delineation of Privileges required only for CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant and RNFA specialties

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB Questionnaire required annually
• Vaccinations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Flu Vaccine (2024-25): Required or declination; strongly encouraged during flu season
  • COVID Vaccine (2024-25): Required or declination; strongly encouraged by October 31
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions

Background & History Checks

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS 3
• Cannot start with background pending
• Two clinical references required by Aya
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof running)
• Education verification required (can be pending at start with proof running); diplomas required for RRTs

This position offers a comprehensive travel opportunity within a reputable healthcare system with clear clinical and compliance expectations.