Interventional Radiology Cath Lab Tech
Lutz, Florida
Saint Joseph's Hospital - North

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Lutz, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a hybrid interventional lab performing Interventional Radiology, Pacemaker implants, and Cardiac Cath procedures with STEMI cases.
• Daily caseload: 10-15 cases per tech.
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (07:30 - 16:00).
• On-call required as needed.
• No floating to other facilities.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Weekend requirements to be discussed during interview.
• Locals not accepted.
• Pending state license not accepted.
• No Return to Office (RTO) restrictions in contract; may be discussed if applicable.
• Guaranteed hours apply after the first call off per pay period.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Florida.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year.
• Experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist.
• Scrub skills required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or RQI accepted).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or RQI accepted).
• Cath Lab Tech certification required (RCIS or ARRT). If ARRT is used, a Florida license is also required.
• State license verification required (primary source verification).
• Driver’s license required and must remain active throughout assignment.
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions accepted).

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (with boosters if titers low/equivocal).
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination required.
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required.
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG.
• Education verification required; foreign equivalency evaluation if education completed outside the US or Puerto Rico.
• Fingerprinting per Florida AHCA Level II requirements prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours).
• Professional photo for badge required prior to start.
• References: 2 references from the past 2 years required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted.

Work Environment

• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care.
• Total staffed beds: 216.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub color: Royal Blue.
• Parking included.

Notes

• Candidates must pass competency exams as applicable (e.g., medication, dysrhythmia/EKG).
• Candidates must complete stroke education CEUs if applicable.
• Candidates must comply with facility dress code and tobacco policy.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This opportunity is ideal for Cath Lab Techs with interventional radiology and STEMI experience seeking a travel contract in Florida.