Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Martinsburg, WV
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech Opportunity - Martinsburg, West Virginia

Position Overview

• Specialty: Cath Lab Tech
• Location: Martinsburg, WV
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (some 10-hour shifts 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Call: Approximately 10-11 call shifts per month, Monday - Friday 3:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM (same as RNs)
• Holidays: Covered by call shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Unit Details

• Department: Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Facilities: 7 suites/holding rooms and 2 cath labs (2 bays & 5 rooms)
• Team: 3-person team (2 RNs and 1 tech)
• Typical Cases: 2 to 9 cases per day (average 4-5)
• Common Procedures: Adult cardiac cases including peripheral cath, PCI, devices, ICD, pacers; no EP or ablations
• Equipment/Systems:

  • EMR: "Cupid" (EPIC & Dynamics system is Xper)
  • Telemetry: Phillips, hardwired at bedside
  • Pharmacy: Omnicell with some meds mixed in lab
  • Ventilator support by RT if needed (RT called from ICU)

Certifications & Experience Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 2 years in Cath Lab
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA)
  • BLS (AHA)
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R) verification required
  • WV License/ARRT required for CV Invasive Rad Techs (RCIS not accepted)
• Additional Skills: Experience with IABP, IVUS preferred; familiarity with Acist injector helpful but not required (training provided)

Orientation & Training

• 2 shifts with a preceptor
• Followed by a "buddy call" period in Cath Lab
• May float to Non-Invasive CV to start IVs

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided (RNs wear Navy Blue, Rad Techs wear Burgundy)
• Cardiologists on-call 24/7
• Call response time expectations same for RNs and techs
• Travel teams must be submitted together; only 2 candidates submitted per opening
• COVID-19 vaccine required (2 Moderna/Pfizer shots or 1 J&J); medical/religious exemptions require approval
• Background checks required at time of submission

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs seeking a 13-week contract in a busy adult cardiac interventional setting with a supportive team environment and comprehensive orientation.