Cath Lab Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), with variable end times depending on procedure completion
• Caseload: Approximately 20 cases per day, working in teams of 2 CVTs per lab, with 4-5 labs daily
• On-call: Yes; one weekend (Fri-Sun) per month plus one call shift and one evening shift weekly
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities
• Holidays: As needed
• Local radius rule: 60 miles
• Locals accepted on a case-by-case basis

Required Qualifications

• Cath Lab Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Proficient in coronary diagnostic/intervention scrub and monitor
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • ARRT or RCIS (registered or in process)
• Must hold a valid South Carolina license (SCRQSA) appropriate for Cath Lab Techs
• Radiation badge required (must be provided by agency; facility does not provide)
• Physical ability to meet job demands (annual physical exam required)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Proof of 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit to be worked in
• Background check within 90 days including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and statewide checks in SC
  • National criminal and sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Primary source verification of SC license (active, unencumbered, no pending actions)
• Nursys verification if applicable
• Radiation badge ordering process must be initiated prior to start; badge delivery may take 5-7 days
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine drug test within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Annual medical clearance for respirator use (RespSafety clearance)
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Facility-specific forms and modules must be completed prior to start, including confidentiality, contractor forms, and orientation modules (approx. 2 hours)
• Passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, solid light background, no hats/sunglasses)

Work Environment & Facility Information

• Acute care hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued Cath Lab scrubs
• Parking: Free parking available with facility-issued pass; garage clearance suitable for average SUV/truck
• Hurricane season (June-November) may require emergency response team participation; avoid new or extended assignments during peak months (Aug-Sept) if this is a concern

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called-off hours can be combined to equal one shift
• All required verifications and documentation must be initiated within 48 hours of contract signing

This summary includes all critical information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab Tech travel assignment.