Cath Lab Technologist
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
• Patient population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Trauma Level II experience required
• Ratio/Census: 2 rooms
• Unit systems used: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: 4-person call team, 2 teams, every other weekend
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Return to Office (RTO) requirement: Maximum 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) certification
• Trauma Level II experience required

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening to determine clinical fit before final manager decision
• Locals accepted at same rate

Orientation & Training

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment, 19 hours for 19-week assignment)

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start; must be complete prior to start
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug test within 60 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable; cannot start with results pending

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)

Documentation & Policies

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Additional Notes

• Scrub color provided by facility
• Facility uses Epic electronic health record system
• Floating within facility as needed and within scope of practice