Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist
Belleville, Illinois
Memorial Hospital Belleville

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Belleville, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Days
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, variable
• On-call Requirement: Yes, some evening, weekend, and holiday call coverage required
• Floating: May float to sister facilities as needed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (75-mile radius restriction)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Recent Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Current ARRT certification

Required Skills and Experience

• Cardiac catheterization procedures including PCI, atherectomy, vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Experience with PACS and EPIC charting systems
• Proficient in diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab settings
• Familiarity with cardiac cath lab procedures such as:

  • Cardiac Stent Placement
  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • IABP Placement/Removal
  • Impella insertion
  • Left and Right heart catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Rotablader atherectomy
  • Temporary Pacemaker (preferred)
• Preferred experience with electrophysiology studies including arrhythmia induction, cardiac ablation, cardiac mapping, cardioversion, conduction studies, and device insertion/programming (AICDs, pacemakers)
• Preferred abdominal and pelvic angioplasty, embolization, mesenteric angiogram, and stent placement
• Required vascular studies/procedures including angioplasty and upper/lower extremity angiography
• Required venous access skills including central venous access (tunneled port)
• Required equipment knowledge: fluoroscopy (required), Siemens equipment (preferred)
• Procedural responsibilities include accurate monitoring, equipment setup, prep of access site, recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias, and maintaining sterile field
• Preferred skills: EKG lead placement, vascular closure systems (e.g., Perclose, Starclose)
• Professional knowledge: isolation precautions required; use of rapid response team preferred

Work Environment

• Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization labs
• Short-term acute care facility setting
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color provided
• Free parking

Required Background and Compliance

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification of highest related education required
• Fingerprinting required for assignments at or floating to long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB testing (2 negative PPDs or equivalent)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance documents and policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., HIPAA, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality, hand hygiene, fingernail, dress code policies)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually

References and History

• Two professional references required (supervisors within last year preferred)
• Employment application required
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem

Additional Notes

• Floating to sister facilities may be required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Candidates must be able to cover some on-call shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel contract

This position is ideal for a Cath Lab Tech with at least 2 years of experience in cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment and meeting rigorous compliance and certification requirements.