Cath Lab Technologist
Hays, Kansas
Hays Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech Travel/Contract Position

Location: Hays, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Primarily responsible for catheterizations and peripheral procedures.
• Experience with electrophysiology (EP) and devices preferred to assist with late stays.
• Procedures may include: LHC PCI, atherectomy, IVL, Impella/IABP, PTA/atherectomy, ablations, TAVR/EVAR, venous thrombectomy, Watchman devices, and fistulagrams.
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (5x8 hours). Facility may accommodate 4 10-hour shifts if EP experience is present.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• ARRT-R or RCIS certification.
• Experience as a Cath Lab Technologist.
• Kansas state license required (current verification and primary source verification).
• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history within one year of start, updated annually, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required.
• Negative 13-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Required vaccinations or documented exemptions: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Influenza (seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season).
• Negative Quantiferon Gold TB test within 1 year of start, updated annually; if positive, negative chest X-ray within 2 years and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Physical exam within last 12 months.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required for all units.
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medications and other nursing competencies during orientation.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required.

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references within 2 years required for travel positions.
• Completion of employment application/resume.
• Completion of skills checklist annually if applicable.
• Facility-specific orientation attendance required (business casual attire recommended; scrubs allowed if required for position).
• Respirator clearance required prior to start (RespSafety virtual questionnaire reviewed by licensed healthcare professional).
• Facility vaccination declination form required if candidate declines any required vaccines.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The role focuses on cath lab and peripheral procedures; structural cases are generally not assigned to travelers.
• Candidates with EP and device experience are preferred to support additional procedural needs.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab Tech travel contract opportunity.