Cath Lab Technologist
Olympia, WA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Olympia, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Cath Lab Tech to perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures including PCI (stents, balloon angioplasty, laser, rota, impella, IABP, CTO), Structural Heart procedures (TAVR, Balloon Valvuloplasty, Watchman), and Electrophysiology (EPS, Afib/Flutter ablations, BIV and pacemaker implants). Rhythm interpretation skills are preferred.

Shift: 4x10 hour days (06:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
On-Call: 1 call day per week and one weekend every 5-6 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
First-timers: Not accepted
Local candidates: Not eligible if residing within 50 miles of the facility

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • ARRT (R) or CCI (Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures
• Assist with PCI including stents, balloon angioplasty, laser, rotational atherectomy, Impella, IABP, CTO interventions
• Support Structural Heart procedures such as TAVR, Balloon Valvuloplasty, and Watchman device placement
• Assist with Electrophysiology studies and ablations, including Afib/Flutter ablations and pacemaker implants
• Participate in on-call rotation as specified

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 325
• Electronic Health Record System: EPIC

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screen: 10 panel within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (annual update)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years, from supervisors
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for Cath Lab/Interventional Cardiology
  • Basics of Trauma Informed Care
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Epic training modules completion required

Additional Notes

• Local candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible for this travel contract
• On-call responsibilities include one call day per week and one weekend every 5-6 weeks
• Physical presence onsite required; remote work not applicable
• Must be able to float to other nearby facilities if required

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Technologists looking for a travel contract opportunity in Washington state with a reputable acute care hospital setting.