Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4 shifts per week, 10 hours each, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
On-Call: Yes, on-call requirements apply

Job Description

• Work in Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Labs
• Procedures include:

  • Cardiac Implant Closure Device
  • Cardiac Stent Placement
  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • IABP Placement/Removal
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Left and Right Heart Catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Rotablader athrectomy
• Responsibilities include scrub procedures, equipment setup, maintaining sterile field, room circulator duties, and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Experience in Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab procedures including:

  • Cardiac Implant Closure Device
  • Cardiac Stent Placement
  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • IABP Placement/Removal
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Left and Right Heart Catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • ARRT(R) or RCIS

Licensure

• Valid state license appropriate for Cath Lab Tech role
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background and Verification

• 7-year criminal background check required within 3 months of start (including felony, SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and run monthly
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation required if applicable
• Employment application and work history verification required (minimum 2 past employments verified)
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for travel candidates

Competencies and Facility Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blindness testing required once
• Competency exam as required by specialty
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations required

Additional Notes

• Candidate must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract
• Fingerprinting and additional background checks may be required for certain units (Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, LTC) if applicable
• Candidates must be able to access and complete required online modules prior to start

This position is ideal for a Cath Lab Tech with at least 1 year of experience in cardiac catheterization procedures, who is comfortable with on-call duties and meets all licensure, certification, and health compliance requirements.