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Cath Lab Tech

Location: Columbia, South Carolina Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Setting: Acute care hospital, 304 staffed beds Unit: Cath Lab

Schedule

Shift: Rotating 4x10-hour day shifts (0700-1730 and 0930-2000), 40 hours per week. Shifts may run later until procedures are complete.
Rotation: Shifts rotate by week rather than day to day.
Holidays: As needed.
On-call: Required. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) every 7 weeks, plus a call shift and an evening shift every week. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs.
Block schedule: Available on request with manager approval, depending on unit needs.
Guaranteed hours: The facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks. Called-off hours can be broken down to add up to 1 shift.

Caseload

4 to 5 labs per day, with 2 to 3 CVTs per lab
Approximately 20 to 25 cases per day per tech

Required Qualifications

2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ARRT or RCIS certification

Assignment Details

Float: Does not float between service lines. Does not float to sister facilities.
First-time travelers: Accepted.
Locals: Accepted on a case-by-case basis within a 60-mile radius.
Hurricane season (June through November): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams. Travelers who object should not confirm a new or extended assignment during this period.
Scrubs: Hospital-issued cath lab scrubs.
Parking: No fee. Parking lots and garages are available, but garage clearance is limited to average SUVs and trucks.

Facility

Providence Health

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Short Term Acute Care
314 beds

ADDRESS2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.

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