Cath Lab Technologist
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Washington Regional Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Full-time, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Rotating call schedule: at least 1 day per week, up to 2 days if needed
• Rotating weekends on every 3rd weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Arkansas
• Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Certification: ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted)

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume standard competency for Cath Lab Tech role
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Social Security trace, county, nationwide, sex offender registry
  • Education verification and diploma/transcript (official only)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG searches required within 30 days of start and updated with contract renewals
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application and work history verification for past 2 assignments/employments
• Performance evaluations required if worked over 1 year; internal evaluation if over 2 years

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands; updated annually
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (not required for MLT)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola) - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella - titer or 2 vaccines
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); declinations not accepted; mask required if exempt
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable); travelers cannot start with pending drug screens
• Color blind exam required (MD office or online accepted)

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Core competency testing and HIPAA acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Annual orientation modules completed on first day of assignment
• Call requirements include rotating weekends and at least one day per week on call, up to two days if needed

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