Cath Lab Tech
Lafayette, IN
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Cath Lab Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (alternating 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM and 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week (options for 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts with varying weekly totals)
• On-call requirement: 10-12 call shifts per month with a 30-minute response time; call duration 12-14 hours starting after shift or at 5 PM if not working that day
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted
• Pending state license accepted if application is submitted
• Must work at least one winter holiday during the contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Indiana (pending license accepted if application submitted)
• Minimum of 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• National certifications required: ARRT(R), ACLS (AHA or RQI accepted), and BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7 years of residence/work history, SSN trace, county/state/national checks, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification by third party; official transcript or diploma required (may be pending at start)
• Online license verification within 30 days before start, including expiration and disciplinary status

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved; on-site fit testing limited and requires approval)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (includes amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, PCP; instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles): positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Mumps: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted; history not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: strongly recommended (not required)
• Tuberculosis screening within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) with chest x-ray if positive
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); declinations not accepted
• Annual TB questionnaire

Facility and Work Environment

• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms prior to start
• Must acknowledge HIPAA and complete orientation safety manual annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam not required for this tech role
• Color blindness testing required (Ishihara exam or equivalent with 100% score)
• Must be able to respond to call shifts within 30 minutes
• Block scheduling may be discussed but not guaranteed

Experience Requirements

• Required specialty experience: Strong experience with interventional cardiology procedures (STEMI, TVARs, Watchman, Ablations)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

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