Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist
Rockville, MD
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab/IR Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Cath Lab/IR Tech (will accept RCIS if traveler has IR experience)
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts
• Caseload Ratio: 8-12 cases per shift
• Weekend Requirement: 1 full weekend call per month
• On-Call: Approximately 7-10 days per month; STEMI call team must respond within 30 minutes of activation with a 2-hour callback guarantee
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Start Date: ASAP
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level II Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 360
• Charting Systems: Cerner, McKesson
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Badge allows free exit from patient visitor parking garage

Licensure & Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) with Maryland License OR RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
• State License: Maryland professional license required, must not expire within 30 days of start
• Tech Certification Verification: Either RCIS or ARRT with MD license for Cath Lab Tech
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) depending on specialty area

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ years in specialty or as RCIS with IR experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Facility Policies & Requirements

• Strict no-tobacco/nicotine policy: No use of any nicotine products (puffs, vapes, cigarettes, gum, patches, etc.) allowed; failure of nicotine/cotinine drug screen results in automatic cancellation
• Drug Testing: 11-panel drug screen including cotinine/nicotine and marijuana within 30 days of start; must be renewed if gap >30 days
• Background Checks: 7-year criminal check within 1 year of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Fingerprinting: Maryland CJIS/DSS/FBI fingerprinting required for behavioral health units; must be completed in Maryland at least 5 business days before start with clear results
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask Testing: Fit test required within 12 months of start; no religious or medical exemptions accepted without facility-approved accommodation; must comply with facial hair policies
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • Tdap within last 10 years (must include Pertussis)
  • Negative TB test (QuantiFERON or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step TST with clear chest x-ray if history positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; 2 boosters required for low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Positive quantitative IGG titer within 5 years required; series must be repeated if low titer until positive or 6 doses received
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; 2 boosters required for low titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Mandatory for 2025-26 season with no declination option except approved religious or medical exemptions
  • COVID-19 Vaccination: Strongly recommended; declinations require facility approval
• Eye Exam: Visual acuity screening within 6 months of start, repeated annually; minimum corrected vision 20/40 both eyes
• Color Blind Exam: Must be completed within 5 years of start; online exam acceptable

Additional Requirements

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Required if worked with the agency over 1 year
• Employment Application/Resume: Required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units
• Radiation Badge: Provided by facility for new radiology candidates; agency no longer provides badges for new candidates
• Attestation of Prior Radiation Exposure: Required for new candidates working in radiation-related units
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as applicable
• Orientation: Facility-specific forms must be printed and brought to orientation

Important Notes

• No tobacco or nicotine use allowed; strict enforcement with automatic cancellation for positive drug screens
• Onsite fit testing not provided; candidates must have current fit test and comply with facial hair policies
• Fingerprinting and background checks have strict timelines and must be completed prior to start
• Flu vaccine is mandatory with no option for declination except approved exemptions
• Facility uses Cerner and McKesson for charting

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab/IR Techs with required certifications and licensure who can comply with strict health and safety policies in a Level II Trauma acute care hospital setting.