Cath Lab Technologist
Montclair, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Montclair, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Call Requirement: 9 days per month
• Travel Radius: Must be willing to travel at least 50 miles; local candidates not accepted
• Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT CI (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography) or ARRT R (Radiography)

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Employment and work history verification for the past 7 years (NJ requires minimum 1 year verified with no gaps over 30 days)
• Required federal checks upon hire: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with proper documentation (no history-only records accepted):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, full series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted) during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Competency & Documentation

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score or meet Angoff score)
• Color blindness test (online version accepted)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Complete employment application/resume required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Fingerprinting and other location-specific requirements may apply but are not relevant for this location
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance required

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Techs with at least one year of experience seeking a travel contract in New Jersey with a structured day shift and call responsibilities.