Cath Lab Tech
Charleston, WV
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 4x10 hour days (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM), plus on-call
• On-Call: Yes, 30-minute response time required

  • Weekend call starts Friday 7 PM through Monday 7 AM (rotating shifts)
• Daily Caseload: 8-10 cases per tech
• Floating: May float within scope if needed, but primarily stays in Cath Lab
• Weekend Requirement: Call only
• Radius Rule: 100-mile radius; 75-99 miles requires facility approval
• License: Must have active West Virginia license and ARRT registration to start; pending state license accepted for submission only
• Special Notes:

  • WV does not consider RCIS as licensed to work in Cath Lab
  • First-time travelers NOT accepted; experience required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year in Cath Lab Diagnostic and Intervention, including Structural procedures
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-timers; prior travel experience required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA only; no pending certifications allowed
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA only; no pending certifications allowed
• Other Certifications:

  • Certification required per unit job description
  • ACT and AVOX certification required for Cath Lab RN (if applicable)

Orientation & Training

• Orientation is 2 days (Thursday and Friday) covering Cerner Infusion Management
• Pass/fail testing required for nursing candidates (EKG, Medication Calculation, Blood Administration)
• Inservice training modules must be completed 1 week prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for nursing

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate medical professional, confirming good health and no limitations
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required (3M N95 1860 Small or Regular, Aura 9205 only)

  • Onsite fit testing available if no clinic within 100 miles
  • PAPR accommodations available if fit test cannot be passed
• Immunizations & Testing:

  • Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Annual TB questionnaire for positive TB responders
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titers required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer documentation required
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titers required
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required (strict deadlines apply)
  • COVID-19 vaccination not mandatory; proof or declination accepted

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Social Security Card required (legible)
• Residency Declaration Form required if working on a compact license
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days of start
• References: 1 reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• Scrubs provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking for travelers
• Hospital type: Short Term Acute Care, Level IV Trauma Center, Major teaching hospital
• Total staffed beds: 838

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with at least 1 year of specialty experience who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and working in a fast-paced acute care environment. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered.