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

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Position: Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech
• Accepting RCIS certification if candidate has IR experience
• Caseload ratio: 8-12 cases
• Weekend call required: 1 full weekend per month
• On-call required approximately 7-10 days per month; STEMI call team must respond within 30 minutes of activation with a guaranteed 2-hour callback
• No floating between units
• Strict no-tobacco/nicotine policy (includes all forms: cigarettes, vapes, gum, patches, etc.) – failure of nicotine/cotinine drug screen results in automatic cancellation
• ASAP start
• Block scheduling not accommodated

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 360

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (taken within last 6 months)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation forms onsite
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• No tobacco/nicotine use for at least 90 days prior to start (acknowledged via signed checklist)
• Maryland fingerprinting required for travelers in behavioral health units (not applicable here but noted)

Important Notes

• Facility uses Cerner and McKesson for charting
• Parking available with badge access for free exit
• Candidates must comply with strict no-tobacco policy; any nicotine use leads to automatic cancellation
• STEMI call team response time is critical (30 minutes)
• No accommodation for block scheduling or floating between units

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab or IR Techs with required certifications and licensure, who are ready for a fast-paced acute care environment with on-call and weekend responsibilities.