Cath Lab Technologist
Toms River, New Jersey
Community Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (4x10s)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Typical caseload: 10-15 cases per day
• Call: Every 5th weekend, once or twice a week
• Clinical Focus Areas: CAD, PAD, STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiac arrhythmias, neuro (Stroke)
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, ARRT or CCI RCIS
• Licensure: New Jersey license required prior to start (quick process, within 2 weeks of applying)
• Open to first-time travelers and local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or CCI RCIS (Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification

Work Environment & Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac catheterization lab procedures including diagnostic and interventional cases
• Manage patients with coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, STEMI, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and stroke-related neuro cases
• Participate in call rotation every 5th weekend
• Work 4 ten-hour shifts per week

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen)
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility requirements
• Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing prior to start
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Various competency exams including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy/infusion, and others as applicable
• Completion of pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety training

Additional Certifications (if applicable)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Chemotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC or APHON for pediatric)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) for applicable units
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification for critical care and stroke units

Notes

• Candidates must bring all required documentation on the first day of orientation
• On-site fit testing is mandatory and must be completed prior to patient care
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof of legal name change and include all names in background checks
• Candidates switching between sites within the same employer with less than 30 days gap may have some documentation accepted from previous assignment
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic cardiac catheterization lab environment with a supportive team and a structured schedule. Candidates should be prepared to meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.