Cath Lab Radiology Technologist
Hazard, KY
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Radiology Technologist (Travel)

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of experience required as a Cath Lab Radiology Technologist.
• Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Rotating day off during the week.
• On-call expectation: 8 to 10 days per month.
• On-call rotation includes one night per week (5:30 PM to 7:00 AM) and one weekend every 3 weeks.
• Call team consists of 2 RNs and 1 Radiologist Technologist.
• Must respond within 30 minutes for STEMI alerts.
• Cath Lab performs 8-10 procedures daily across 2 Cath Labs; team rotates in the EP Lab.
• Average 6-8 STEMI cases per month.
• Duties include panning the table, scrubbing diagnostic and interventional cardiology cases using devices such as Shock wave, Balloon Pump, Impella, EKOS, Penumbra, and Acist Contrast injector.
• Device implants include pacemaker and ICD (single/dual/bi-ventricular leads), peripheral diagnostic and intervention.
• Cross-training to EP for ablations is available; EP experience preferred.
• Procedures use both radial and groin access.
• Scrubs and lead apron provided.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Cath Lab Radiology Technologist.
• Licensure: Valid license for Cath Lab Radiology Technologist in Kentucky (or compact state license valid in KY).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Health Requirements:

  • COVID-19 vaccination (religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation)
  • MMR vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, Sept 1 - May 31; exemptions accepted with documentation)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Tdap vaccination (valid 10 years; declinations accepted)
  • TB Quantiferon or PPD with negative chest X-ray if applicable
  • Annual physical or health statement clearing candidate to work without restrictions
• Fit Test: Ability to safely use N95 respirators and pass fit test if required.
• Background and Compliance:

  • Recent background check including criminal, employment, education verifications, and sex offender registry.
  • Drug screening per facility policy.
  • Verification on Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry.
  • Submission of professional references (2 required, including 1 supervisor reference within last year).
  • Completion of facility-specific skills checklist, competency exam, and core competencies.
  • Annual updates required for many credentials and health requirements.

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Candidates must reside within 100 miles of the facility.
• Assignment confirmation required within 24 hours of offer acceptance.
• Schedule is based on a 36/48 hour rotation over two weeks unless otherwise noted.
• Ratios and schedules may fluctuate based on census and call-ins.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Radiology Technologists seeking a travel assignment with a well-structured schedule and comprehensive support.