Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: AM Shift, 4 shifts of 10 hours each
Call: Every 3rd weekend call (Friday 5:30 PM – Monday 7:00 AM), other weekday call as needed
Out of Hospital Response Time: 30 minutes from activation

Job Description

Seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist with a minimum of 1 year of experience. The candidate must be proficient in the following procedures and equipment:

• Angioplasty
• Percutaneous Intervention
• Impella and IntraAortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Atherectomy Devices/Technique (Rotablader)
• Temporary Venous Pacemaker and Swan Ganz Placement
• Scrubbing Technique for procedures (encouraged)

Experience with Philips and Siemens Fluoroscopy Systems is a plus but not required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Ohio
• Certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cath Lab Technologist experience
• Experience with Angioplasty
• Experience with Percutaneous Intervention
• Experience with Impella
• Experience with IntraAortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Experience with Atherectomy devices/techniques (Rotablader)
• Experience with Temporary Venous Pacemaker placement
• Experience with Swan Ganz placement

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Fit Test (3M N95 1860S, 1870+, or PAPR) – Annual requirement
• Proof of immunizations or titers:

  • MMR (2 vaccinations or positive IGG titer)
  • Hepatitis B (series of 3, positive titer, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (2 vaccinations or positive IGG titer)
• Tdap recommended for pediatric positions (optional here)
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• TB Test (QuantiFERON / T-Spot or 2-step Skin Test) within 30 days prior to start
• Physical/Health Statement within 1 year
• 9-panel Drug Screen within 90 days prior to start (must be repeated with any break in service)
• Criminal Background Check completed within 90 days prior to start (7-year county and national, SSN trace, sex offender, OIG, SAM, OFAC)
• Two professional references from a charge nurse or higher within last 2 years
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Color badge photo (recent, professional)
• Skills checklist current within 12 months prior to start
• Annual compliance training completed and certified

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or government-issued ID (address must match profile)
• Resume submission required

Contract Length

13 weeks

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Schedule includes weekend and weekday on-call responsibilities.
• Out-of-hospital response time is 30 minutes from activation.