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Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Technician (Travel/Contract)

Location: Port St Lucie, Florida
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Staffed Beds: 180
Charting System: EPIC
Scrub Color: Ceil Blue
Parking: Free in any unrestricted space

Position Details

Role: Cath Lab Technician with experience in Cardiac Cath and at least two of the following modalities: Interventional Radiology, Vascular, or Neuro.
Experience Required: Minimum 18 months in specialty; 2 years preferred.
First-timers Accepted: Yes
Start Date: Next orientation date approximately 3-4 weeks out
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Guaranteed Hours:
- 36 hours for 12-hour shifts
- 40 hours for 8 or 10-hour shifts
Weekend Requirement: Can be discussed with manager
Call Requirement: Case-by-case basis, no set schedule but required
Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs and to sister facilities within 20 miles (3 hospitals)
Block Schedule: Not accommodated
Locals Accepted: Yes, locals receive same rate
Pending License: Not accepted
Smoke-Free Facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10 panel drug screen including nicotine required)

Certifications & Licenses Required

National Certifications:
- Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Tech (RCVT) preferred
- RCIS also preferred
Mandatory Certifications:
- AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider card or RQI acceptable
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider card or RQI acceptable
Other Certifications:
- National certification verification required within 30 days of start
- State license primary source verification within 30 days of start (FL Radiographer license required for IR Techs)
Additional Certifications (if applicable): PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification

Compliance & Background Requirements

Background Checks:
- 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
Fingerprinting:
- Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
- Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide
Drug Testing:
- Negative 10 panel drug screen plus nicotine test within 1 year of start
- Drug screen does not need annual renewal unless expiring during contract
Health Documents:
- Physical exam within 6 months of start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
- Required immunizations or titers: Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
- Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
- COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

References: Two professional references within 2 years of start required for travel and acute care positions
Performance Evaluation: Required if worked with the system over 1 year
Employment Application: Required
Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units
Orientation & Training:
- Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (access provided after contract signing)
- Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before test
- Time-sensitive modules must be prioritized immediately upon assignment confirmation
Facility Specific:
- Omnicell Access Form required for RNs (only highlighted sections)
- Facility issues radiation badges to applicable candidates

Notes

All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests likely will not be approved.
Floating to sister facilities within 20 miles is required.
This is a nicotine-free facility with strict drug screening policies.
Candidates must be aware of and complete all required onboarding modules promptly.

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Technicians with multi-modality experience seeking a travel contract in a reputable acute care setting with a strong emphasis on compliance and certification standards.