Cath Lab Technologist
Montclair, New Jersey
HackensackUMC at Mountainside

Cath Lab Tech

Location: Montclair, New Jersey Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 4x10 hours (7:00 to 17:00), 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Role Details

• Cath Lab Tech, and a separate Cath Lab Scrub opening is also listed
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Call required: 9 days per month
• One weekend per month required
• 50-mile radius rule: no local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in New Jersey
• Cath Lab Technologist experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, RQI, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required as applicable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, RQI, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute
• ARRT (CI)
• ARRT (R)
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Sex offender, nationwide, and county criminal searches included in background check
• Education verification: highest level of education must be verified
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Driver's license or state ID required
• E-Verify required for direct candidates; attestation required for subcontracted candidates
• 7-year work history verification required; New Jersey requires at least 1 year of work history verified before start, with gaps of 30 days or less
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (not required annually)
• Adult Tdap within 10 years of start
• Negative 2-step PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year of start; positive results require proof, a chest X-ray within 5 years dated after the positive result, and a TB questionnaire within 90 days of start
• Immunity documentation for rubeola (measles), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella (positive titer, vaccines, or titer-based boosters, depending on the test)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (not required annually)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 to 03/31); declinations not accepted
• Fit test required within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Color blind test required for all candidates
• Competency exam: minimum 80% score, or the Angoff score if higher
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Core Part I, II, and III testing required annually for subcontracted candidates, or a signed HIPAA form
• Complete application/resume required
• Clear headshot required for badge
• Two professional references within 2 years of start (listed as an internal requirement)

Certifications Required as Applicable

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (required as applicable by profession)