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

Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift Options:

  • 4 shifts of 12 hours (4x12)
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (3x12) from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Day shift)
• Weekend Requirement: 2-3 weekends per contract
• On-call: Yes, rotating call as needed with staff and agency; flexible frequency based on census
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Locals accepted with no radius restrictions
• Pending license not accepted; must have active license
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet designated hospital
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including multiple state and national registries, required within 30 days of start
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required in Illinois within 3 business days prior to start for clinical candidates without an Illinois state license

Documentation & Onboarding

• Valid, active state license required (primary source verification)
• Professional references: 2 required for clinical candidates
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Completion of computer-based learning modules before or on first day of orientation
• Signed code of conduct and parking permit forms required within 7 days of contract signing

Additional Notes

• First-time travel clinicians accepted
• Guaranteed hours subject to client call-offs up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay adjustment
• Call shifts count as called-off shifts if replacing scheduled shifts
• No interventional radiology (IR) procedures included in this role

This summary provides the key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and clinicians considering this Cath Lab Tech travel contract opportunity.