Cath Lab Technologist
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Health Lexington

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work hours: 07:00 AM – 05:30 PM
• On-call requirements:

  • At least 2 weekends in an 8-week schedule
  • 1-2 weeknights per week (call starts between 5:30 PM or 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM next morning)
  • Weekend call from 7:00 AM Saturday to 7:00 AM Monday (48 hours)
  • Once trained in neuro, call duties split between cardiac and neuro

Required Certifications and Skills

• ARRT certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Diagnostic right and left heart catheterization
• Interventional catheterization
• Rotablator use
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
• Closure devices
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Circulating and scrubbing in procedures
• Sterile procedure and equipment setup
• Experience with computerized documentation
• Patient population: middle adult to geriatrics

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty (Cath Lab Tech)
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification matching specialty required (diploma or transcript acceptable if verification unavailable)
• KY State Abuse Registry check required for Home Health specialties (not applicable here)
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards)
• Fit mask test annually (with waiver process if failed)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap within 10 years (declination acceptable for non-clinical)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer, series, or declination required
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required, no declinations accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required, with facility-specific exemption form if applicable

Competency and Testing

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (advanced level for Cath Lab Techs)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blind testing required prior to start
• Pass/fail EKG test required for certain units (not specifically stated for this role)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually (not required for non-clinical)
• Work history verification may be required if background check reveals issues

Summary

This Cath Lab Tech travel contract in Lexington, KY requires a minimum of 2 years of specialty experience, ARRT certification, ACLS and BLS certifications, and proficiency in a range of cardiac catheterization procedures. The role includes significant on-call responsibilities including weekends and nights. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, immunization, and competency requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.