Cath Lab Tech
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Cath Lab Tech

Job Overview

• Travel/contract role in Roanoke, Virginia
• Day shift: 4x10s, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Up to 26 weeks available by request

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Virginia
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ARRT (R) or CCI
• Skilled in cardiac cath lab procedures including LHC, RHC, PCI, PTCA, stent placement, atherectomy, temporary pacer, Impella, IABP, TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip
• Dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience in diagnostic and interventional cath lab settings using fluoroscopy
• Experience with Epic
• Must be able to return to the hospital within 30 minutes when called
• Does not accept first-time travelers
• Does not accept locals

Clinical Experience and Skills

• Skilled in cardiac cath lab procedures, including LHC, RHC, PCI, PTCA, stent placement, atherectomy, temporary pacer, Impella, IABP, TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip
• Sterile technique, EKG lead placement, dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, rapid response protocols
• Experience in diagnostic/interventional cath lab settings using fluoro
• Knowledge of isolation precautions, equipment handling, and supply management

Scheduling and Call

• 7 on-call shifts and 5 late shifts are required every 6 weeks
• One full weekend of call must be scheduled together each cycle
• One Saturday shift for elective cases is required each 6-week period
• Must be available to work or take call one holiday per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Unit Details

• Adult patient population
• 6 procedure rooms
• Daily census of 15–20
• Common diagnoses include coronary artery disease, valve disorders, heart failure, and atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale closures
• Advanced procedures include TAVR, left atrial appendage closures, Cardiomems, thrombectomy, mitral clips, renal denervation, and research protocols

Charting

• Epic required

Compliance and Pre-Start Requirements

• Driver’s license or state ID required within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM required within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG required within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Primary source verification of state license required within 30 days of start
• Photo for badge required
• Access and confidentiality agreement required within 48 hours of signing
• New hire paperwork required before start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• 2 clinical references required
• Application/resume required
• Skills checklist required and updated annually