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Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Technician (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Port St Lucie, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a team player with experience in Cardiac Cath and at least two of the following four modalities: Interventional Radiology, Vascular, Neuro, or Cath Lab. Candidates must have this experience clearly reflected in their work history.

Specialty: Cath Lab Technician
Required Experience: Minimum 18 months in specialty; 2 years preferred (use 2 years as requirement)
First-timers Accepted: Yes
Weekend Requirement: To be discussed with manager
Call Requirement: Case-by-case basis; no set schedule but call is required
Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs; will float to sister facilities within 20 miles
Block Schedule: Not accommodated
Locals Accepted: Yes, locals receive same rate
Pending License Accepted: No
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours for 12-hour shifts; 40 hours for 8/10-hour shifts
Special Requirements:
- Must be a Scrub Technologist specializing in Cath Lab with additional experience in Interventional Radiology, Vascular, or Neuro.
- Two of the four modalities preferred.
- Time-sensitive training modules must be prioritized once confirmed for assignment.
- Nicotine-free facility; negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine (cotinine) test required.

Certifications Required

Certified or Registered Cardiovascular Tech (RCVT) preferred
RCIS preferred
ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross) required
BLS (AHA or American Red Cross) required

Facility Highlights

Type: Short Term Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 180
Charting System: EPIC
Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces
Scrub Color: Ceil Blue
Smoke-Free Facility

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Proof of I9 or Attestation
Government-issued photo ID required
E-Verify proof or attestation
Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
Physical exam within 6 months of start
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
Required vaccinations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
Negative 10-panel drug screen plus nicotine test within 1 year of start
Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
COVID vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required
Two professional references within 2 years of start required for travel positions
Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually) required
Radiation badge issued by facility if applicable

Orientation & Training

Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (access provided after contract signing)
Modules include COVID documentation submission and other facility-specific training
Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone
Candidates cannot skip training videos; must watch fully before testing
Time-sensitive modules must be prioritized and completed promptly

Additional Notes

All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; late requests likely will not be approved
Floating to sister hospitals within 20 miles is required
Facility is nicotine-free with strict drug and nicotine screening policies
Call requirements vary and will be discussed with the nurse manager

This position is ideal for Cath Lab Technicians with strong multi-modality experience looking for a travel contract in a reputable acute care setting in Florida.