Cath Lab Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Overview

• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility Type: Acute care hospital, 304 staffed beds
• Hours: 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Schedule

• Rotating 4x10-hour day shifts (0700-1730 and 0930-2000), but shifts vary because staff stay until procedures are complete.
• Team members rotate shifts, but not day to day. Shifts are typically grouped into one week before rotating.
• On-call is required: one weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) per 7 weeks, plus a call shift and an evening shift every week. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs.
• Holidays as needed.
• Guaranteed hours: the facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks. Called-off hours can be broken down to add up to 1 shift.
• Block scheduling may be possible with manager approval upon request, depending on unit needs.

Caseload and Assignment Scope

• 4 to 5 labs per day, with 2 to 3 CVT per lab.
• Approximately 20 to 25 cases per day per tech.
• Does not float between service lines.
• Does not float to sister facilities.
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis within a 60-mile radius.
• Confirmed first-timers accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Cath Lab Technologist (2 years of experience)
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ARRT or RCIS certification

Preferred

• Diploma or transcripts showing the area of study and degree awarded are highly preferred.
• COVID vaccination is highly preferred but not required.

Onboarding Documents

• Copy of driver's license or state ID.
• Copy of Social Security card. If unavailable, the SSN may be accepted on its own, depending on the facility.
• E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility and a completed I-9 on file. Proof of the I-9 may be requested.
• Background check with a 7-year address history, annually. Must include SSN trace, out-of-state counties, SC statewide, sex offender registry, national criminal, and FACIS 3. International searches are required. Must be run within 90 days of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated for each renewal or extension.
• State exclusion list required.
• Two clinical references, including at least one from the same unit.
• Complete employment application or resume listing all PTO, contract assignments, and agency names, with no unaccounted gaps.
• Work history verification of the last 3 clinical employers through a third-party vendor. Verification must be started within 48 hours of signing.
• Photo for badge: color, solid lighter background, frontal view cropped from the shoulders up, with no sunglasses or hats.
• NetID form must be completed and returned within 24 to 48 hours of signing.
• Complete all onboarding modules before the start date, usually on a computer. Takes about 2 hours on average. Travelers who have not completed them will be sent home at orientation.
• Facility job description must be signed before start.
• Facility-specific forms: confidentiality and security agreement, contractor forms, ID badge request, and employee info.

Health Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting to the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Physical statement within 90 days of start, stating the traveler is in good health and cleared to work without restrictions. Updated annually.
• TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start, plus an annual TB questionnaire.
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, with no instant tests.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines. Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or a declination form.
• Tdap within 10 years of start, or a declination form.
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September through March).
• Annual respirator clearance, completed through a virtual questionnaire. The agency is responsible for setting this up for subcontractors.

Other Notes

• Parking: Downtown parking requires a parking pass, issued at badge pickup. There is no fee to park. Parking lots and garages are available, but garage clearance is limited to average SUVs and trucks.
• Hospital-issued scrubs are provided.
• Hurricane season (June through November, peak in August and September): travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams. Travelers should not confirm new or extended assignments during this season if this is a concern.
• Remote tasks and charting are in a system used by the facility. Software familiarity is not a credential.