Cath Lab & EP Technologist
Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Los Angeles, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Schedule: 6-8 shifts per month (4-5 weekdays and 1 weekend day)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit and Procedure Details

• 4 procedure rooms: 3 cath lab rooms and 1 dedicated electrophysiology (EP) lab
• Patient population: Adults to geriatrics
• Procedure types include:

  • Cardiac catheterization and interventions
  • Structural heart procedures (TAVR, Mitraclip, Watchman)
  • Peripheral vascular angiography and interventions
  • EP ablations and device implants
• Scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience as an Electrophysiology Technician
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• Fluoroscopy Permit
• Proficiency with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Experience with fluoroscopy studies
• Experience with stents, angioplasty, and angiograms
• Experience with peripheral upper and lower extremities vascular and venous studies

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days, including all counties lived/worked, national sex offender registry, and other standard checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated monthly

Health and Safety

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable disease and ability to perform job duties
• Negative TB test (TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs) within 1 year
• Fit mask test within 1 year (annual renewal required) if applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 7-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Required vaccinations or documented declinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Seasonal flu and COVID vaccine or facility-specific declination during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)

Training and Competency Exams

• Pass/fail dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams required for clinical staff as applicable
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score of 80%
• Harassment prevention training (1 hour for non-supervisory clinical staff)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training with in-person component required for clinical staff in certain units (can pend at start if online version on file)

Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency contact form prior to start
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year relevant experience and 7 years work history if applicable
• Two professional references from manager or above, validated within 2 years

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) documentation must be submitted prior to contract start
• Facility-specific onboarding modules must be completed by 5 PM on the Monday before assignment start
• Photo for badge must have white background, shoulders-up, submitted by Tuesday prior to start
• Facility provides scrubs
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific safety and compliance requirements prior to start

This position offers a specialized Cath Lab Tech role focused on structural heart and EP procedures with a supportive environment for first-time travel healthcare workers.