Cath Lab Tech
Columbia, SC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,507/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Cath Lab Tech
Overview
- Travel/contract assignment in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Specialty area: Radiology / Cardiology.
- Unit: Cath Lab.
- Shift: rotating 4x10 day shifts, 7:00-17:30 and 9:30-20:00, with shifts grouped for consistency.
- On-call is required: one weekend every 7 weeks, plus one call shift and one evening shift every week.
- Holidays as needed.
- First-time travelers are accepted.
- May not float between service lines.
- Does not float to sister facilities.
- Local candidates are accepted on a case-by-case basis within a 60-mile radius.
- Open to block scheduling only with manager approval and based on unit needs.
- Guaranteed hours may be reduced by up to 1 shift every 2 weeks.
Required Qualifications
- Cath Lab Technologist with 2 years of experience.
- Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year.
- Proficient in coronary diagnostic/intervention scrub and monitor.
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association.
- ARRT or RCIS.
- South Carolina license.
- Radiation badge provided by the agency.
- SC license requirement for Cath Lab Techs.
- Radiation badge required for Cath Lab RN/Techs and Cath Lab Techs.
Preferred
- None stated.
Additional Notes
- Daily caseload is about 20-25 cases per day, with 4 to 5 labs running daily and 2-3 CVT per lab.
- Scrub color: hospital-issued Cath Lab scrubs.
- Charting system: EPIC.
- Parking is available with no fee, though downtown parking lots require a parking pass.
- Contract length: 13 weeks.
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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About Columbia, SC
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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