Cath Lab Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology

Contract Length

• 14 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience
• Unit does not accept first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)

Schedule & Call Requirements

• Call: 5 weekdays and 1 weekend every 6 weeks
• Weekend shifts included in call requirements
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Holiday Work Expectations

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work two of them

Major Holidays Include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for relevant specialties
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for some tech roles
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for certain RN specialties
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if applicable
• State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (for CRTs & RRTs)
• Tech Certification Verification: Allied annual license verification within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire if applicable

Required Background & Health Documents

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start; additional testing required for privileging specialties
• TB Questionnaire required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (results must be available before start)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (for Nursing and Allied Health)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, Cardiac step-down, etc.)

Additional Requirements

• Clinical screen required to determine clinical fit before final manager decision
• Locals accepted at same rate
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months, verified annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

Facility Policies

• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Note: This position requires prior travel experience and a minimum of 2 years specialty experience in Radiology/Cardiology. Full compliance with certifications, background checks, health documents, and competency exams is mandatory for timely start.