Cath Lab Technologist
Cape Girardeau, MO
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,456/weekOverview
- Start Date07/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Cardiac Catheterization Technologist (2 years)
Description
Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract
Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Job Description
- Work within a 75-mile radius of the facility.
- Perform scrubbing for interventional cardiac procedures including pacemakers, temporary pacemakers, and vascular cases.
- On-call 7-10 days per month, including 1 weekend.
- Suitable for first-time travelers.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Cath Lab Radiology Technologist or Cath Lab Technologist.
- Valid ARRT (R), RCIS, or CCI certification/license.
- Experience scrubbing temporary pacemaker cases.
Background and Compliance Requirements
- 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including aliases.
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 60 days of start.
- Education verification of highest degree required.
- Missouri state-specific background search required.
- Two professional references required.
- Employment application and annual skills checklist required.
Health and Safety Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start.
- Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and TB questionnaire within 1 year. TB questionnaire must be updated annually.
- Fit mask test within 12 months of start with approved mask models; retesting may be required if failed.
- Required immunizations or proof of immunity:
- Influenza vaccination (seasonal, with exemptions allowed)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (for NICU and Family Birthplace placements)
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/booster)
- Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
Facility-Specific Requirements
- Clear, passport-style photo for badge.
- Completion of facility e-learning modules within 3-5 days of receiving access; "New Colleague (External Traveler) E-Learning" must be completed prior to start.
- Acknowledgement of EPIC Pass/Fail testing onsite.
Additional Notes
- Prior travel experience is not required.
- Candidates must be able to scrub cases and participate actively in interventional cardiac procedures.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Cape Girardeau, MO
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Cape Girardeau, MO here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 88°F and low of 68°F.
- Winter average high of 44°F and low of 26°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Car-friendly city with minimal traffic.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Cape Girardeau is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, recreational sports leagues, and outdoor activities along the Mississippi River.
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