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

• 16 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)

Experience Requirements

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

Schedule & Work Expectations

• 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 required if assignment includes major holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Certifications & Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for relevant specialties
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for certain RN specialties (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): May be required depending on specialty
• 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
• Additional certifications may be required based on specialty and facility guidelines

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start (required by agency)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months (PPD, QGold, or TSpot)
• TB Questionnaire (required annually for all candidates)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B Series or Surface Antibody Titer or Signed Declination (special compliance for privileging specialties)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination (required for 2025-26 season)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Additional health documents and vaccination declinations may apply for privileging specialties

Background & Documentation

• Background Check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• Diplomas required for RRTs
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work History Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Facility Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Privileging specialties have additional compliance checklists and vaccination declination forms
• Respirator Fit Test required during on-site orientation for privileging specialties

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager decision

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with prior travel experience looking for a travel contract in Atlanta, GA, with a reputable healthcare system.