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

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Olympia, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Work in Cardiac Cath Services performing diagnostic procedures, 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).
• On-call required: 1 call day per week and one weekend every 5-6 weeks.
• Rhythm interpretation skills preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Washington.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• Current certifications/licenses:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • ARRT-R or CCI certification.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care hospital with 325 staffed beds.
• Charting system: EPIC.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Various state and federal background screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates.

Documentation and Training

• Must provide government-issued photo ID and Social Security card as applicable.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• EPIC training modules required and must be completed within a week of orientation.

Additional Notes

• On-call and weekend coverage required as part of the role.
• Travel contract only; local candidates within 50 miles excluded.
• All required licenses and certifications must be current and valid before start.
• Background and health compliance must be fully met prior to assignment start.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Technologists with required certifications and a minimum of 1 year of specialty experience, ready for a 13-week travel assignment in Olympia, WA, working day shifts with on-call responsibilities.