Cath Lab Technologist
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Cath Lab Tech

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Cath Lab Tech
• Unit: Cath Lab
• Facility Type: Acute care hospital with 304 staffed beds
• Charting: EPIC (software familiarity, not a credential)
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued scrubs provided for the Cath Lab
• Daily Caseload: 4 to 5 labs per day with 2 to 3 CVT per lab, about 20 to 25 cases per day

Schedule

• Shifts: Rotating 4x10-hour day shifts (0700-1730 or 0930-2000). Staff may stay later until procedures are complete.
• Rotation: Team members rotate shifts, but not day to day. Shifts are grouped by week for consistency.
• Holidays: As needed
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated on request with manager approval, depending on unit needs.
• On-Call: Required. One weekend (Friday to Sunday) every 7 weeks, plus a call shift and an evening shift every week. Call requirements may change based on staffing needs.
• Guaranteed Hours: The facility may cancel 1 shift every 2 weeks. Cancelled hours can be split to add up to 1 shift.
• Float Scope: Does not float between service lines. Does not float to sister facilities.

Requirements

• Experience: 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• National Certifications: ARRT or RCIS
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS: Issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• State License: Must hold a South Carolina license (SCRQSA)

  • Radiology Cath Lab Techs: Hold an ARRT Tech Cert and a SC Radiology License (SCRQSA)
  • RCIS Cath Lab Techs: Hold a CCI Tech Cert and a SC RCIS License (SCRQSA). Must also register with the SC Board of Medical Examiners (SCBME). Travelers may start with the SC RCIS License while registration is pending. Registration is completed after starting, once supervising cardiologists sign the required practice protocols.
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency. The facility does not provide radiation badges to travelers.
• Competency Exam: Required

Preferred

• COVID Vaccinations: Not required but highly preferred. A declination form is needed if vaccinations are not provided.

Other Requirements

• First-Timers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted case by case
• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Reference: At least one reference from the same unit the traveler will work in, plus two clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• Work History: Last 3 clinical employers verified through a third-party vendor, or fewer if the traveler has worked for fewer than 3 clinical employers
• Employment Application: Must show all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• RTO: All RTO must be included at submission. Approval depends on facility needs.

Onboarding and Health Requirements

• Background Check: Annual, covering the past 7 years. Must be run within 90 days of start.
• Drug Screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start. Not updated annually unless there is a 30+ day break between assignments.
• TB: Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) or chest X-ray within 90 days of start. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Physical Exam: Statement within 90 days of start confirming the traveler is in good health and cleared to work without restrictions. Updated annually.
• Immunizations: Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination. Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella each need a positive titer or 2 vaccines. Tdap within 10 years of start or a declination.
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season, or a medical or religious exemption. Pharmacy receipts are not accepted.
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance for respirator use, completed through an online questionnaire.
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed before orientation, on a computer rather than a phone. Modules take about 2 to 6 hours depending on location. Travelers who have not completed them are sent home.

Work Environment

• Parking: Free. Downtown lots require a parking pass, which is issued at badge pickup. Parking garages have a height clearance suitable only for average SUVs and trucks.
• Hurricane Season (June through November): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams. Travelers who cannot accept this should not confirm a new or extended assignment during the season.