Cath Lab Technologist
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location

• Burlingame, California

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide technical support to cardiologists, radiologists, and registered nurses in the Interventional Radiology Lab.
• Perform technical analysis and assist in procedures under cardiologist supervision.
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor patients attentively, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• May mentor and train students.

Shift Details

• 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts
• Variable start times between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
• Every 3rd weekend required
• On-call as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Fluoroscopy Permit

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Work history verification for up to 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required (Aya requirement)
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
• Color blindness exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually

Competency and Testing

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/medication) may be required onsite after start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific regulatory orientations, confidentiality agreements, and codes of conduct.
• Religious exemptions for facial hair and certain vaccines may be considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation.
• Onsite EKG exam required for ICU and MS/Telemetry RNs (not applicable here but noted for context).

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab Tech travel contract position in California.