Cath Lab Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Cath Lab Tech

Employer location: Columbia, South Carolina Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Unit: Cath Lab Facility type: Acute care hospital, 304 staffed beds

Schedule and Workload

• Shift: Rotating 4x10-hour day shifts (0700-1730 and 0930-2000), 40 hours per week. Shifts may run long because staff stay until procedures are complete.
• Rotation: Team members rotate shifts weekly, not day to day.
• Caseload: 4 to 5 labs per day, with 2 to 3 CVT per lab. About 20 to 25 cases per day per tech.
• Holidays: As needed.
• Block schedule: Available on request with manager approval, depending on unit needs.
• Guaranteed hours: The facility may cancel 1 shift per 2 weeks. Canceled hours can be combined to add up to 1 shift.

Call and Float Scope

• On-call: Required. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) every 7 weeks, plus a call shift and an evening shift every week. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs.
• Float between service lines: No.
• Float to sister facilities: No.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year. Cath lab experience and proficiency in coronary diagnostic/intervention scrub and monitor are required.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or RQI.
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • ARRT or RCIS (registered or in process).
• Licensure:

  • Radiology cath lab techs must hold an ARRT tech certification and a South Carolina Radiology License (SCRQSA).
  • RCIS cath lab techs must hold a CCI tech certification and a South Carolina RCIS License (SCRQSA). They must also register with the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (SCBME). Travelers may start with the RCIS license while registration is pending, but must register after starting, since registration requires practice protocols signed by each supervising cardiologist.
• Radiation badge: Required. The agency must provide it, because the facility does not provide radiation badges to travelers. Travelers must also complete a prior radiation exposure attestation before starting.
• Background and screening: Annual background check, federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG), 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, and a physical exam with a physical statement within 90 days of start.
• Immunizations and health: Tdap within 10 years, hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination, and immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (titer or 2 vaccines). Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption is required, due December 4, 2026. Annual TB questionnaire, with a TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start. Annual respirator clearance is also required.
• References: 2 clinical references, including at least 1 from the same unit.
• Work history: Verification of the last 3 clinical employers, with all verification items started within 48 hours of signing.
• Application: Complete employment application that lists all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps.
• Driver's license or state ID and Social Security card: Copies required.

Preferred

• COVID vaccination records (not required, but highly preferred).
• Diploma or transcripts showing area of study and degree (highly preferred, not required).

Logistics

• Local candidates: Accepted case by case within a 60-mile radius.
• Time off requests: All requested time off must be included at submission. Approval depends on facility needs.
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued cath lab scrubs.
• Charting: EPIC (software familiarity, not a credential).
• Parking: No fee. A parking pass is distributed at badge pickup. Parking lots and garages are available, but garage clearance is for average SUVs and trucks only.
• Hurricane season (June through November): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams. If this is a concern, do not confirm a new or extension assignment during the season.