Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Morgantown, WV
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Day shift, options: 4x10 hour days (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) or 5x8 hour days (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) as needed
On Call: Required 1 weekday and 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks, including holidays

Job Summary

Perform endovascular procedures in the cardiac and peripheral vascular cath lab using high-technology equipment under physician supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring hemodynamic status, documenting procedures, scrubbing in to assist physicians, maintaining sterile fields, and recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias. Participate in mandatory in-services, staff meetings, and complete competency assessments on time.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience: 1.5 to 2 years in Diagnostic Cardiology/Radiology Cath Lab settings
• Work Setting Experience Required:

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Special Procedures including diagnostic and interventional cardiology and endovascular peripheral intervention
• Preferred Experience: Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, Interventional Radiology
• Skills:

  • Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures: Cardiac stent placement, diagnostic catheterizations (adult), hemodynamic monitoring, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion, laser-assisted procedures, left and right heart catheterization, PCI, PTCA, PA line insertion, rotablader atherectomy, temporary pacemaker management
  • Abdominal and Pelvic Procedures: Angioplasty, embolization, IVC filter placement, stent placement
  • Vascular Studies/Procedures: Upper and lower extremity angiography
  • Equipment Operation/Maintenance: PACS, Siemens devices, stock supplies
  • Procedural Responsibilities: Equipment setup, prep access site, room circulator, scrub role, vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
  • Professional Knowledge: Isolation precautions, use of rapid response team

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Technologist (RT) license in Radiologic Technology (R.T.(R)) required to operate fluoroscopy machines in West Virginia
• ARRT certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• WV Medical Imaging License required (may submit with license pending but typically obtained 1-2 weeks before start)
• ARRT CI certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs, maximum lifting up to 50 lbs

Work Environment & Systems

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: Cerner
• Scrubs provided

Additional Requirements

• Prior travel experience required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)
• On-call duties include 1 weekday and 1 weekend every 4-6 weeks, including holidays
• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Background checks required: 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, drug screening (10 panel within 30 days of start and annually)
• Health documents required: physical exam, immunizations (including flu, COVID vaccine or declination), TB testing, and other standard healthcare vaccinations and titers
• Competency exams and facility-specific training modules must be completed prior to start
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist and employment application must be submitted
• Color blindness testing required

Education

• Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1.5 years of Cath Lab Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT certification
• Prior travel experience (must have completed at least one prior travel contract)