Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Saint Louis, MO
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4x10 hrs, Days
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Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Facility: Missouri Baptist Medical Center (BJC HealthCare)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (40 hours/week)
• Ratio: 3:1
• Types of Cases: Scrub/Monitor cardiac diagnostic & PCI; preference for experience in structural heart
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• On-Call Requirements: Up to 2 days per week and every other weekend on call
• Floating: Yes, within service line and scope (no floating to sister facilities)
• Locals Accepted: No (must be outside 75-mile radius)
• Pending State License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days per 13-week contract
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrubs: Provided
• Parking: Free

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 422
• Magnet / Teaching / Trauma Level: Not specified

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA only
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) certification may be required for some allied positions (confirm if applicable)
• State License: Primary source verification required; Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA or AAP (if applicable)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA only (if applicable)
• IV Certification: Required for LPN/LVNs with Missouri license
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI): Required if applicable
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), NIH Stroke Certification: Required if applicable
• Other Certifications: May be required based on unit (e.g., MANDT for Behavioral Health)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 6 months of start, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Drug Testing: Required within 1 year of start; must include a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP)
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination required; no exemptions for certain units (e.g., Neonatal ICU)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required annually
  • Hepatitis B declination form required (vaccination not mandatory)
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit test required; must be able to wear N95 masks properly
• Employment Application: Must be completed and uploaded
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Other Facility-Specific Documents:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual training and quiz)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies acknowledgment
  • Badge photo and facility badge required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all BJC HealthCare policies and complete required training prior to start.
• On-call obligations and floating are within the scope of practice and service line.
• Candidates must be prepared for a 4x10 day shift schedule with every other weekend on call.
• Missouri Baptist Medical Center is part of the BJC HealthCare system, an acute care hospital with 422 staffed beds.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals in Radiology/Cardiology seeking a travel contract role in a well-established acute care hospital with a supportive system and comprehensive credentialing requirements.