Travel Cath Lab Technologist
New York, New York
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours) | 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

Seeking a Cath Lab Tech with specialty in Radiology / Cardiology for a travel contract position.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Must hold a current, active New York State license appropriate for Radiology and ARRT certification.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• Technical Certification: Must be current/active with no adverse actions; National Board for Respiratory Care and RRT license if applicable.
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 60 days prior to assignment covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, including aliases.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List Search, FBI Wanted Person List, and FBI Terrorist Watch List within 60 days prior to start.
• Education Verification: Primary source verification of all formal education listed on resume. Official transcripts and diplomas may be required.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, and clearance to work without restrictions.
  • Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year prior to start; PAPRs not accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per specified options within required timeframes.
  • Immunizations/vaccine records or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with antibody and antigen titers), Hepatitis C, and seasonal flu vaccination (required during flu season).
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen with chain of custody within 60 days prior to start (excluding marijuana).
  • Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start.
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency and other competency exams as applicable.
• References: Two professional references within 2 years of start date.
• Employment History: 20-year employment application and work history verification required, with all gaps accounted for and documented in MM/YYYY format.

Additional Requirements

• Orientation and Training:

  • Completion of facility-specific orientation checklist and safety manual acknowledgment.
  • Completion of prestart and annual required training modules, including hospital-specific modules and EPIC modules if applicable.
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Confidentiality agreement, staff attestation, harassment factsheet, code of conduct for custodians of people with special needs (if applicable).
• State-Specific Requirements:

  • New York State Central Registry (SCR) and Statewide Exclusion List (SEL) forms and results as applicable.
  • NY Medicaid Exclusion List search within 60 days prior to start and updated annually.
• Time-Sensitive Documentation: Must be completed and uploaded within specified timeframes prior to assignment start.

Important Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All background and health screenings must be current and compliant with facility and state requirements.
• Candidates must be able to work the specified shift and contract length.
• Non-clinical exemptions apply only if explicitly stated in the job description; this role requires full compliance with clinical requirements.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiology/radiology environment with a reputable healthcare system in New York City.