Interventional Radiology Cath Lab Technologist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Minimum 2 years of experience required in specialty (higher value confirmed)
• Proficient in both peripheral vascular Interventional Radiology (IR) and neurovascular IR
• Technologist must be able to scrub both peripheral and neuro cases including:

  • Stents, Angioplasty, Angiograms, Nephrogram, Peripherals, Drainages
  • Upper and Lower Extremity, Abdomen and Pelvic, Vascular Studies, Venous Access, Neurological Studies

Call Requirements

• On call every 3rd or 4th weekend
• Call shifts start Friday 5:30 PM through Monday 7:00 AM
• If a traveler calls in for a contracted shift:

  • Must make up the day during the pay period if 0.9 FTE
  • If unable to make up during pay period (0.9 FTE), shift added at end of contract
  • For 1.2 FTE, call-in shifts added to end of contract

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on cost center
• Other certifications may be required based on unit or specialty (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification)

Department Details

• 4 IR rooms: 2 single plane and 2 biplane Siemens C-arms
• Two IR techs per room: one circulates, one scrubs
• Level 1 trauma, PE, stroke center
• Procedures include angiograms, embolizations, nephrostomy, IVC filter placement, PE thrombectomy, intracranial thrombectomy, stent placements, central line insertions

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, education verification
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific respirators approved)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with minimum 100% score
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Skills checklist and competency exams required annually

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• HIPAA and facility-specific orientation and compliance forms must be completed prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required (not for techs or RRTs)
• On-site fit testing available only as last resort with limitations

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Cath Lab Techs skilled in advanced IR procedures within a Level 1 trauma and stroke center environment.