Cath Lab Technologist
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)
• Shift Options:

  • 3x12 hour days (06:30 - 19:00)
  • 5x8 hour shifts
  • 3x12, 4x12, or 4x10 shifts available
• Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends per contract
• On-Call: Yes, rotating with staff and agency; frequency flexible based on census
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have active license
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-timers accepted
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Work Setting Experience:

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
• Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures:

  • Cardiac Implant Closure Device
  • Cardiac Stent Placement
  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) Placement/Removal
  • Interpretation of Dysrhythmias
  • Left and Right Heart Catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Rotablader Athrectomy
  • Scrub Procedures
• Procedural Responsibilities:

  • Equipment Setup
  • Recognition of Life-Threatening Arrhythmias
• Infection Control:

  • Isolation Precautions
  • Sterile Technique
• Age-Specific Competencies: Middle and Older Adult
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience required

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet-designated facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Scrub color provided
• Charting via Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches
• Education verification required
• Physical exam within one year of start
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Professional references (2) required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required prior to start
• Various state-specific registry and fingerprinting requirements for Illinois clinical staff

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Flexible scheduling options; block schedules negotiable with manager
• Call shifts count as called-off shifts if replacing scheduled work
• Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Techs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable working in a high-acuity, acute care, Level I trauma hospital with a Magnet designation. Candidates must hold all required certifications and have Cerner EMR experience. Prior travel experience is not required, making this a good opportunity for first-time travel healthcare workers.