Cath Lab Technologist
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Call Requirements: 2-3 call shifts per week, including 1-2 call weekends every 6 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a cardiac catheterization lab with 4 labs operating Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Procedures performed include coronary angiograms/PCIs, CTOs, peripheral interventions, EPS with possible ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator placements, BIVs, TAVRs, Mitraclips, Watchman/Amulet devices, and mitral valve procedures.
• Daily caseload ranges from 25-30 cases.
• Scrubs are provided.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Experience working in an outpatient setting
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• RCIS or ARRT certification

Certifications & Licenses

• Must hold either RCIS or ARRT certification.
• If ARRT certified, a valid Virginia state license is required (temporary license process accepted).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); medical or religious exemptions must comply with CMS guidelines.
• Additional preferred skills: IV start, phlebotomy, circulation, Watchman procedures, septal closure, ablations, pacemaker/defibrillator device placement, EPIC system familiarity.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Pre-employment physical exam within one year, including assessment of ability to meet physical demands.
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask types required).
• Negative TB test (PPD, Tspot, or QGold) within one year; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Adult TDAP vaccine required for certain units (not specifically for this role).
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal.
• Education verification and work history verification (7 years) required.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Completion of employment application/resume.
• Radiation badge required for cath lab techs; attestation of prior radiation exposure must be completed.
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, infection control, parking, vendor access).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service.
• Candidates will be required to wear both agency and facility badges at all times.
• Orientation includes HIPAA training and core competency exams.
• EPIC training modules may be required depending on assignment.
• Candidate must complete a traveler checklist prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Technologists with strong cardiac cath lab procedural skills and required certifications, seeking a 13-week travel contract with a structured day shift schedule and call responsibilities.