Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 4x10 hour shifts, Days (07:00 - 17:30)
• 5 weekdays per week plus 1 weekend

Unit Details

• 4 procedure rooms (3 cath lab procedure rooms, 1 dedicated EP lab)
• Caseload: Approximately 3 cases per room
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Scrubs provided

Procedures Performed

• Cardiac catheterization and intervention
• Structural heart procedures (TAVR, Mitraclip, Watchman)
• Peripheral vascular angiography and intervention
• Electrophysiology (EP) ablations and device implants

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Fluoroscopy Permit

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years in Cath Lab, Structural Heart, and EP

Required Skills

• Surgery/C-Arm Procedures
• Scrub technique
• PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Fluoroscopy studies
• Stents, angioplasty, angiograms
• Peripheral upper/lower extremities vascular/venous studies

Important Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) documentation must be submitted prior to contract start

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check (all counties lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated monthly)
• Education verification (highest level required)

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred/required for certain units
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for ER or as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) for NICU and L&D
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring for L&D
• State license verification within 14 days prior to start
• Fire Card (specific to Los Angeles, must be obtained within 2 weeks after start)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training for ER and ICU RNs
• NIH Stroke Certification for RNs in ER, ICU/CCU, CCL, DOU, IR, Stepdown, TELE
• Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour for non-supervisory clinical staff)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (strict single attempt policy)
• Fetal Monitoring competency exam for L&D RNs (updated annually)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (white background, shoulders up)
• Completion of pre-start Oracle modules by Monday 5 PM before assignment start
• Fit test as required per unit (annual renewal)
• Interim Life Safety Measures prior to start

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, confirming fitness for duty and communicable disease free
• Fit mask test within 1 year (with religious exemption process if applicable)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series required (declination form available for non-clinical)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
• Drug testing: Negative 7-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal vaccinations: Flu and COVID vaccine or facility-specific declination required during season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

References and History

• Clinical candidates: 2 professional references from manager or above, validated within 2 years
• Non-clinical candidates: 1 supervisory reference
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year relevant experience and 7 years work history if applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually (not required for non-licensed workers)

This position is open to first-time travelers.