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Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Eureka, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Start Date: ASAP
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Daily Caseload: 8-12 procedures
Procedure Types:
- Coronary artery disease diagnostics and interventions
- Peripheral vascular disease diagnostics and interventions
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Permanent pacemaker placements
Call Required: Yes
Weekend Work: No
Floating: No
Block Schedule: Considered
Orientation: 30 hours (Reduced Non-Billable Orientation; 0 hours NBO vs. standard 40)
Locals Accepted: Yes
Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Facility Type

Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 150
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year
Experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
Certifications:
- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
- Fluoroscopy Permit
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Health and Safety Requirements

Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
Immunizations/Vaccinations:
- TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination accepted
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
- Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or positive titer or signed declination
- Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (9/1–3/30) or declination accepted
- COVID-19: Vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
TB Test: Negative IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months; must be updated annually
Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months; instant tests acceptable
Respirator Clearance: Required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; must be medically cleared annually
Fit Mask Test: Required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; updated annually

Background and Compliance

Background Check: Within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, education verification, and more
Education Verification: Required for all candidates; nursing degree verification for RNs/LVNs
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks: Required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
State-specific searches and attestations as applicable
Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Training Modules required via LMS (Workramp)
Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required

Additional Notes

Facility supports housing assistance, including realtor services if needed
Scrub colors provided for Cath Lab staff
No weekend requirement, but call is required
Facility is recognized for excellence in coronary intervention and has multiple nearby natural attractions

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Facility

Saint Joseph Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
148 beds

ADDRESS2700 Dolbeer StreetEureka, CA 95501

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About Eureka, CA

As a travel nurse in Eureka, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 63-64°F and winter lows of 40-43°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching due to limited availability.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
Eureka has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Eureka offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for seafood.
The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, kayaking, and exploring the nearby redwood forests.

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