Cardiac Cath Lab Radiology Technologist
Ithaca College, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Job Opportunity: Cardiology Technologist

Location: Ithaca, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 07:30 AM – 04:00 PM

Job Description

• Perform duties as a Radiology Technologist specializing in interventional cardiac catheterizations and invasive vascular procedures.
• Experience required in scrubbing and circulating during procedures such as coronary and peripheral angiography, angioplasty, thrombectomy, and stenting.
• Knowledge of supplies and devices used in these procedures is essential.
• STEMI call is required; shift details can be discussed during contract negotiations.

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in New York
• Interventional Radiology Technologist (1 year of experience)
• Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Cath Lab Radiology Technologist experience
• ARRT
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Driver's License
• Experience scrubbing and circulating invasive vascular procedures
• Knowledge of supplies and devices used in coronary angiography
• Knowledge of supplies and devices used in peripheral angiography
• Knowledge of supplies and devices used in angioplasty
• Knowledge of supplies and devices used in thrombectomy
• Knowledge of supplies and devices used in stenting

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional).
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; titers must show results for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella individually.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required.
• Tdap: Preferred but not required; if no record, a declination form is needed.
• TB Test: Must have one of the following within required timeframes:

  • Two skin PPDs (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months.
  • For past positive TB tests, chest X-ray within 12 months may be required.
• Fit Test: Must be completed within the last 12 months prior to start; annual requirement.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be from within the last 12 months, including height, weight, vitals, Snellen eye chart, and a statement of clearance with no restrictions.

Onboarding & Documentation Requirements

• Completed skills checklist for the assigned unit, updated annually.
• Core competency exam with a minimum score of 80%.
• Valid US driver’s license or state ID (cannot be expired).
• Agency background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN address trace report covering all counties lived/worked in last 7 years.
  • National and county criminal searches.
  • FACIS 3 check.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (9+ panel including amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, oxycodone, PCP, methadone, methaqualone, propoxyphene, nitrites).
• Color headshot photo (JPEG format, professional appearance).
• Employment verification of most recent employer.
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from employment within the last 12 months.
  • One supervisor or peer reference from employment within the last 3 years.
• Signed and dated job description.
• Completion of various required forms and acknowledgments found in the document library (e.g., code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgment, parking registration, confirmation of assignment, self-study packet and quiz).

Additional Notes

• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• Shift includes STEMI call responsibilities.
• All required verifications and documentation must be completed and submitted according to specified timelines prior to assignment start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cardiology Technologist position.