Cath Lab Technologist
Kingsport, Tennessee
Holston Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts
• Includes 1-2 nights of call per week and one weekend every 4-5 weeks
• Must be able to scrub electrophysiology (EP) devices such as pacemakers (PM), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), Micra devices, etc.
• Must be able to scrub and monitor diagnostic and complex interventional cases
• Some EP experience preferred; structural experience is a plus
• Experience with Siemens Sensis, Epic, and Philips systems preferred
• Traveler’s permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from the hospital’s service area
• Orientation begins on Mondays with online computer-based learning (CBL)
• Includes 16 hours of non-billable orientation
• Hospital may cancel or call off one shift biweekly without penalty due to census changes
• Additional shifts may be available as overtime and are flexible based on hospital needs

Required Qualifications

• Cath Lab Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to scrub electrophysiology (EP) devices such as pacemakers (PMs), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), Micra devices, etc.
• Ability to scrub and monitor diagnostic and complex interventional cases, with some EP focus

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; implied competency in scrubbing EP devices and complex interventional cases expected
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification required
• Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry check if licensed or working in Tennessee
• Drug screening: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 14 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) titers or vaccination documentation
  • Varicella titer or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
• Respirator medical evaluation and fit testing completed onsite
• Photo for badge within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (uniform guidelines, dress code, exposure statements, smoking policy, influenza policy, etc.)

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes 16 hours of non-billable training
• Hospital may flex shifts based on census without penalty
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start date
• Candidate must be able to start on any Monday after completing compliance documents

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Techs with experience in electrophysiology and interventional cardiology procedures who are comfortable working travel contracts and meeting comprehensive compliance requirements.