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

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Santa Monica, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Facility Overview

• Acute Care Hospital, STEMI and Stroke receiving center
• 4 Cath Labs supporting cardiac, electrophysiology (EP), venous thromboembolism (VTE) thrombectomy, interventional neuro, interventional radiology (IR)
• Procedures include TAVR/TMVR, Watchman, Mitraclip, diagnostic and interventional cardiology and neuro
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color provided for L&D/OR/Cath Lab staff
• Parking available with fees

Job Details

• On-call required Monday through Friday, plus weekend call (Saturday/Sunday)
• Floating required between specialties within the Cath Lab
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager’s discretion
• Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Start date: ASAP
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• ARRT certification or RCIS certification
• Fluoroscopy permit

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, education verification, MVR if applicable
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification required (nursing degree or related degree as applicable)
• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format for dates
• Minimum 2 professional references covering 1 year employment in comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug screen (9 panel) within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Fit mask testing required onsite unless valid record within 1 year exists; PAPR not accepted in Operating Room
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS (Workramp)
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Additional Requirements

• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other nearby facilities)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Color blindness testing may be required on a unit basis
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Radiation badge issued by facility if applicable

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Minimum 1 year acute care Cath Lab experience required
• Prior travel experience NOT explicitly required

Notes

• This position supports a high-acuity, multi-specialty Cath Lab environment with a focus on stroke and interventional radiology procedures
• Call and floating requirements necessitate flexibility
• Facility uses Epic for charting and requires compliance with multiple health and safety protocols
• Candidates must be prepared for comprehensive credentialing and onboarding documentation

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab Tech travel contract position in California.