Cath Lab Technologist
Memphis, TN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech / Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Dates: January 12, 19, or 26
• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 3 years recent experience preferred (first-timers not accepted unless over 3 years recent experience)
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with on-call responsibilities
• On-Call: Yes, usually 1 weekend per month
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted (100-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Not accepted; must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines
• Driver’s License: Must be included with submission

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or ARC only; required for Cath Lab
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only; required for all candidates except some allied health roles
• Tech Certification: National certification required (e.g., CST, NBSTA for OR Techs; ARRT for MRI and CT Techs; ARDMS for Ultrasound Techs)
• State License: Tennessee license or multistate license required as applicable (CT Techs assigned to TN do not require TN state license, only national certification)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 60 days of start including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Sex offender search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (TN only)
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)
• Two recent professional references required
• Internal evaluation required if employed with agency for 1 year or more

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
• Fit test for 3M N-95 mask within 1 year of start (no facial hair allowed if it interferes)
• Immunizations required with proof:

  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B – 3 shot series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; chest X-ray if positive
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (declinations not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, recent within 6 months)
• Two forms of government-issued ID required (e.g., driver’s license, social security card)
• Must sign confidentiality acknowledgment prior to start
• Must comply with facility dress code:

  • Navy blue scrubs for RNs
  • Caribbean blue for RRTs (South & Germantown)
  • Steel gray scrubs for Surgical and OB Techs
  • No prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
  • Business casual with white lab coat for RN Case Managers

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Locals within 100 miles are not accepted; this is a travel/contract role.
• All required documents and clearances must be submitted prior to start date.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology Technologists seeking a travel contract in a Level I Trauma Center environment with a structured weekday schedule and on-call responsibilities.