Interventional Cath Lab Technologist
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Cath Lab Tech – Travel/Contract

Location: San Francisco, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide technical support to cardiologists, radiologists, and registered nurses during Interventional Cath Lab procedures.
• Perform technical analysis and assist in execution of procedures under Cardiologist supervision.
• Conduct patient assessments, monitor patients attentively, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.
• May mentor and train students.

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (40 hours/week)
• Start times between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• Rotating nights and weekend call required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Cath Lab experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start. Monthly FACIS updates required thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required for up to 7 years.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for clinical/allied acute care candidates.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work and any work restrictions documented.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually; PAPR training required if fit test fails (religious exemptions considered case-by-case).
• TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days of start or 2-step PPD testing; renewed annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination with mask requirement in patient care areas.
• Color vision exam by licensed healthcare provider prior to start (in-person only).
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually (not required for some lab/pharmacy roles).

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required.
• Onsite EKG exam required post-start for ICU and MS/Telemetry RNs (may apply if cross-trained).

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign facility policies including:

  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor training (current year)
  • Code of Conduct (current year)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy (current year)
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• Complete facility-specific attestations including conditional offer of employment and religious accommodation forms if applicable.
• Dress code policy review prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates with religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific exemption forms and obtain approval.
• All documentation must be uploaded and verified within specified timeframes prior to or shortly after start date.

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