Cath Lab Technologist
Charlotte, NC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location

• Charlotte, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and at least one of the following: RCIS or ARRT
• An official transcript or diploma for the highest degree earned specific to the candidate’s profession for ER, Cath Lab RNs, Cath Lab techs, and RRTs

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills: Circulate, IV start, Conscious Sedation
• Experience with Watchman Procedures, Septal Closure, Ablations, Coil Embolization, Filter Placement
• Rhythm interpretation and EKG settings knowledge

Shift Details

• 4 days per week, 10-hour day shifts (07:00 - 17:30), Monday through Friday
• 40 hours per week total
• Call requirement: Callback and weekend call required (9-11 days in a 6-week rotation, including 1-2 weekends)
• Floating is rare but may be required occasionally to Electrophysiology (EP) unit

Orientation & Start Date

• Orientation attendance is mandatory with no other commitments during the first week
• Start date may vary (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of the first week)
• Missing any portion of orientation may delay or cancel the start
• Final start date confirmed the Tuesday before the start week

Unit & Procedures

• Target ratio: 3 rooms
• Complex PCI procedures performed regularly
• Unit systems: EPIC, MAC Lab
• Scrubs provided

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with exceptions for past positives)
• Required immunizations and titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Physical exam not required for this crisis profile
• Radiation badge required for Cath Lab techs
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments (e.g., confidentiality agreement, medication safety, annual compliance training)
• Proof of completion of required certifications and competencies, including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (must pass with 82% or higher within 72 hours of assignment start)
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, business attire) required immediately after signing contract to avoid start delays
• Must complete online training modules and competency exams as required

Additional Notes

• No Return to Origin (RTO) allowed after booking; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation
• Must be fully available during orientation and start week with no other commitments
• Locals accepted with rate difference
• Interview required prior to offer

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Techs with strong structural heart scrub experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina.