Cath Lab Technologist
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech

Overview

• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (5 x 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week)
• Call: Potential call

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Ohio
• Cath Lab Technologist experience of 1.5 years
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association (AHA Instructor or Provider only) or RQI
• ARRT certification

Onboarding and Clearance Requirements

• Background check: Required before start, including a 7-year FCRA-compliant search (SSN trace, county, state, and national searches, national sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, and education verification). Must be updated after breaks in service of 2 or more months.
• Fingerprinting: FBI and BCI results must be completed within 48 hours of the signed contract and received within 12 months of start, updated annually. Results cannot be pending at start for this specialty. Attestation required.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, including an assessment of ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation. Latex allergy must be noted so the unit can stock latex-free gloves.
• Fit mask: 3M 1860 small/regular or 1870+, within 12 months of start and updated annually. Cannot be completed onsite.
• TB: Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold/T-Spot within 6 months of start. Prior positive results require a chest X-ray and TB questionnaire.
• Immunizations: Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella each require 2 vaccines or a positive titer. Hepatitis B requires a titer, series, or declination. Negative or equivocal titers require 1 booster. Medical or religious exemptions are accepted per agency policy.
• Influenza: Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (11/30 to 3/31). Declinations are not accepted.
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen, updated annually. Instant drug screens are not accepted.
• Competencies: Unit-specific competency exam within 12 months of start, updated annually. Skills checklist and orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually.
• Online facility modules: Must be completed before start on a computer using Google Chrome. Modules cannot be skipped, and the video must be watched before the test.