Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Waterbury, CT
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,053/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Allied Health Professional (2 years)
- Cardiac Catheterization Technologist (2 years)
Description
Cardiac Cath Lab Tech
Location: Waterbury, Connecticut Employment type: LTA Contract length: 17 weeks Shift: 07:00 - 15:30
Role Overview
- Cardiac cath lab invasive technologist position.
- On-call rotation based on unit needs: EOW, every third, in addition to 2 days during the week.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with experience within the last year.
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- RT(R) or RCIS credential.
Onboarding Requirements
Due for submission
- Profile: resume, skills checklist completed within the past year, and 2 professional references.
Due for onboarding
- License or certificate verification, dated within 30 days of start. Use the state verification where available (NURSYS for RNs and LPNs). California also requires a picture of the hard-copy RN license.
- Fit test, with proof showing the mask brand and model used in the facility. Mask requirements vary by state. Iowa requires 1860 masks only. Ohio requires 3M 1860, 1860s, 1870+, 1804, or 1804s. If the test cannot be completed before start, it can be done onsite with additional paperwork.
- Code of conduct form (page 27 signed).
- Standard I-9, completed by the agency.
- Confidentiality of patient and proprietary information and information system security agreement (page 5 signed), within 30 days of start.
- Integrity and audit services form, signed within 30 days before start.
- Skills checklist. The agency provides this for clinical contractors.
- Conflict of interest disclosure form (page 1 signed), within 30 days of start.
- Criminal background check (federal, nationwide, and county, last 7 years, plus SSN verification), dated within 30 days of start.
- Education verification through a third-party screening report of highest academic level. If the job requires specific certifications, those must be provided at onboarding.
- EPLS report from SAM.gov, dated within 30 days, with all aliases searched.
- OIG exclusion report, dated within 30 days, with all aliases searched.
- Joint Commission CORE exam, completed within the past year.
- NSO report, dated within 30 days, with all names and locations checked. Search the NSOPW site. For MI, IN, IA, CT, GA, and MA, combine the state search with NSO.
- System access form, completed one week before start.
- OFAC search, completed within 30 days of start.
- 10-panel drug screen, completed within 30 days of start.
Health and immunization records
- MMR: proof of 2 vaccinations with dates, or a primary source IgG titer with lab printout.
- Hepatitis B: first vaccine before start, second 30 days later, third 6 months later. Titers are not accepted.
- TB: 2-step PPD or IGRA (QuantiFERON or T-spot). A positive result requires a chest x-ray within the past year for MI, IN, CT, and MA, or within 5 years for all other regions. Ohio requires the 2-step to be no older than 30 days and IGRA no older than 90 days. Annual TB recheck is required.
- Varicella: proof of 1 vaccination with date, or a primary source IgG titer with lab printout.
- Tdap: current, non-expired vaccine. Declination is accepted if the assignment does not involve pediatric interaction, using the agency form.
- COVID-19: proof of September 2025 booster, declination, or exemption on agency letterhead. Declination is not accepted for CA or IL. End date October 2026.
- Physical/health statement: exam within the past year documenting fitness to work.
Optional
- Influenza vaccine: proof, declination, or exemption on agency letterhead. Declination is not accepted for CA or IL. Flu season dates: 10/1/2025 to 4/30/2026.
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
8 nurses found this helpful
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 Waterbury, CT
As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Waterbury, CT here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Waterbury, CT is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages typically match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- In the summer, average highs are around 80°F, while in the winter, average lows can drop to around 18°F.
- Be prepared for both warm and cold seasons.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Waterbury, CT, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the assistance of a healthcare marketplace.
- Waterbury is car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and trains, providing convenient travel within and outside the city.
- Waterbury has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to seasonal temperature variations.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Waterbury offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse cuisines.
- Art and music enthusiasts can explore local galleries and live music venues.
- Sports lovers can enjoy recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks and nature trails.
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