Cath Lab Technologist
Eureka, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in Cath Lab performing procedures related to Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Cardiac Arrhythmias.
• Procedures include coronary and peripheral diagnostic and intervention, and permanent pacemaker placements.
• Daily caseload: 8-12 cases.
• Call required; no weekend or floating requirements.
• Orientation: 30 hours.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Locals accepted.
• Facility allows block scheduling consideration.
• Pending state Fluoro permits accepted if already applied for at submission.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Cath Lab Tech / Radiology / Cardiology).
• Certifications:

  • ARRT (Note: RCIS not accepted)
  • Fluoroscopy Permit
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Licensure: Must have appropriate state license for Radiology / Cath Lab Tech role. Pending Fluoro permits considered if application is in process.
• Call Requirement: Yes.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital with 150 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Scrub colors provided for Cath Lab staff.
• Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation.
• Recognized nationally for excellence in coronary intervention.
• Support available for housing, including realtor assistance if needed.
• Location offers access to multiple state and national parks, ideal for nature lovers.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required (N95 or equivalent), updated annually.

Training & Competency

• Completion of facility-specific and regional WorkRamp modules annually, including:

  • Regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific training for Cath Lab / Radiology roles
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within a week of orientation.
• Medication and competency exams as applicable.

References & Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required (ability to float to nearby Providence facilities).
• Pending state licenses and permits considered with proof of application.

This position offers a great opportunity for Cath Lab Techs with 2+ years of experience to work in a highly regarded acute care hospital in a beautiful Northern California location.