Cath Lab Technologist
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Technologist

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Job Description

• Perform invasive diagnostic cardiac procedures including:

  • Left and right heart catheterizations
  • Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertions
  • Temporary pacemaker placements
  • Pericardiocentesis
• Assist with cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device implants
• Support electrophysiology (EP) studies and ablations, including SVT, AFlutter, AVNRT, and PVC
• Scrub, circulate, and monitor procedures in the cath lab environment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Maryland
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard competency for Cath Lab Technologist role
• No prior travel experience required

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Submission of professional resume/profile and at least two professional references prior to assignment
• Completion of background checks including criminal, social security trace, and national sex offender registry
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Completion of core competencies and skills checklist related to specialty, updated annually
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Health and immunization documentation required prior to start:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, immunity evidence, or history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed before start
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA with annual TB questionnaire; if positive, chest X-ray within last year required
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background) required for onboarding
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation required

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask-wearing is required
• Some onboarding forms and attestations must be completed and uploaded by the agency or onsite
• Background checks and verifications must be updated annually or if there is a break in service longer than 90 days

This position is ideal for a certified Cath Lab Technologist with experience in invasive cardiac procedures seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Baltimore, MD.