Cath Lab Technologist
Akron, Ohio
Summa Akron City Hospital

Cath Lab Technician - Akron, Ohio

Job Summary

• Operate fluoroscopic imaging equipment during cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures under physician supervision.
• Provide scrub assistance to Cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Deliver appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential for successful procedure completion.

Employment Type & Duration

• Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract length: 12 weeks

Shift

• 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Ohio.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year.
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.

Required Licenses & Certifications for Onboarding

• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Current BLS (AHA only) and ACLS certifications.
• State licensure to operate radiologic equipment as required by Ohio law.
• COVID-19 vaccination required prior to start (medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• MMR immunity: titer or 2 vaccines; negative titer requires boosters (no declinations accepted).
• Fit test for N95 respirators within one year of start, updated annually.
• Hepatitis B immunity: titer or complete vaccine series; negative titer requires boosters (signed declinations accepted).
• 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) testing with negative results; no declinations accepted.
• Varicella immunity: titer or 2 vaccines; negative titer requires boosters (no declinations accepted).
• Annual TB questionnaire completed and signed.
• Pre-employment physical within one year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Unit-specific competency exam, skills checklist, and core competencies completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Criminal background check compliant with FCRA standards, including 7-year search and nationwide checks, completed within 90 days of start.
• OIG and EPLS federal exclusion screenings completed within 90 days of start.
• Third-party education verification.
• Work order confirmation form completed upon offer acceptance.
• Resume with 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical acute care experience.

Population Specific Competency

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse patient populations, respecting their dignity and needs.

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