Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Weston, FL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Weston, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a team player with experience in Cardiac Cath Lab procedures. This is a travel/contract position with a start date approximately 3-4 weeks after orientation. The role requires call coverage and floating within scope to meet facility needs, including floating to three nearby hospitals within a 20-mile radius.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Call is required
• Weekend requirements can be discussed with the manager
• Block scheduling is not accommodated

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of experience in Cardiac Cath Lab specialty
• 2 years preferred
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) preferred
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) also preferred
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• National certification preferred but not required
• State license not required for this position

Key Requirements & Conditions

• Must be nicotine-free; negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine (cotinine) test required
• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Call coverage is mandatory
• Floating to sister facilities within 20 miles is required
• Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized and completed before start
• No pending licenses accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with the application

Facility & Documentation Requirements

• Facility is smoke-free
• Uses EPIC for charting
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces
• Short-term acute care facility with 180 staffed beds

Onboarding & Compliance

• Background checks: 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required and must be current
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start; Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide
• Physical exam within 6 months of start required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required, updated annually
• Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (vaccines or titers)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel within 1 year of start; no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted
• Two professional references within 2 years required
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Additional Notes

• Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs
• Scrub technologist experience in Cath Lab preferred
• Modules and onboarding process may take multiple days and must not be delayed
• Candidates returning to the facility after a break longer than 6 months may need to re-orient and complete modules again

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Florida
• Minimum 1.5 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped Cath Lab environment with a supportive team and a focus on patient care quality and safety.