Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Redlands, California
Redlands Community Hospital

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Redlands, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a community hospital Cath Lab with 2 Cath Lab/Special Procedure rooms, including a hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
• Team covers Cardiac (pacers, ICD, diagnostic right and left heart catheterizations, PFO), Vascular diagnostics and interventions, Interventional Radiology (IR), and Neuro diagnostics/interventions.
• Facility is a certified Stroke Center.
• Elective PCI Program expected to start in ~4 months, progressing to STEMI program in >12 months.
• Orientation approximately 20 hours (adjustable based on need).
• Scrubs provided.
• Documentation systems: Omnicell med system, Meditech Expanse.
• Communication method: SBAR.
• On-call schedule: Every third weekend plus 1-3 times per week on call.

Schedule

• Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts.
• Shift options: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT-R (Radiologic Technologist)
  • California CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist)
  • California Fluoroscopy Certification
• Skills/Experience required:

  • Scrub procedures and maintaining sterile field
  • Equipment setup and maintenance
  • Cath Lab Technologist experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Cath Lab procedures including:

  • Hybrid OR experience
  • ASD closures, cardiac implant closure devices, stent placement
  • Hemodynamic monitoring, IABP placement/removal, Impella insertion
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Left and right heart catheterizations
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), PTCA
  • Permanent and temporary pacemaker insertion
  • Pulmonary artery line insertion
  • Angioplasty, aortography, chemoembolization, embolization
  • Gastrostomy tube placement
  • Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement/removal
  • Paracentesis, thoracentesis, catheter/drain exchange
  • Internal/external biliary drainage
  • Renal angiography, uterine arterial embolization, carotid angiography and stenting
  • Central venous access/port placement and maintenance
  • Dialysis graft creation/revision and interventions
  • Endovascular interventions including EVAR, TIPS, thrombolysis/thrombectomy
  • Use of fluoroscopy and ultrasound
  • Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
  • Vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
  • Lead tech experience
  • Participation in rapid response/code teams
  • Preceptor/trainer experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID or passport.
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• National certification verification within 30 days of contract start and upon expiration.
• Signed acknowledgments for safety manual, abuse reporting, confidentiality, code of conduct, employee handbook, drug-free workplace policy, sexual harassment pamphlet, and other facility-specific policies.
• Physical exam within last 12 months, updated annually.
• Fit mask testing with approved masks prior to start; no facial hair allowed that interferes with mask seal.
• Immunizations and titers required within 90 days of start (or 1 year for per diem):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (updated every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD, Q Gold, or T-Spot)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella titers or vaccinations
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination by October 31 (mask required if declining)
  • COVID vaccines plus 1 booster or approved exemption
• 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (1 year for per diem).
• Color blind exam (Ishihara test) required for clinical positions.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for some agencies.
• Employment application and work history verification required.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Facility is progressing toward expanding Cath Lab services including adding a third lab within a year.
• The team currently works all modalities together but may split when the third lab opens.
• On-call responsibilities include every third weekend and additional call 1-3 times weekly.
• Scrubs are provided by the facility.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Technologists with strong interventional cardiology skills and flexibility for on-call duties in a community hospital setting. First-time travelers with extensive experience may be considered.