Cath Lab Technologist
Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Cardiac Cath Lab Tech

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Shift: Day (5x8 hours) or Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Hours: 40 per week

Role Overview

• The Cardiac Cath Lab performs minimally invasive cardiac procedures and offers a full-service Electrophysiology (EP) program.
• Candidates may be assigned to support Cath Lab, EP, and Cath Holding.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 2 years of Cath Lab Technologist experience
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist), RCVT (Registered Cardiovascular Technologist), or RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist)

Preferred

• Completion of the Basic EKG Exam (any level exam is acceptable)
• COVID-19 vaccine (not required; documentation collected if available)

Exclusions

• ARRT candidates will not be considered.
• Candidates with any license or background hits will not be considered.

Schedule and Call

• Rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call required
• Most shifts are approximately 8 hours, but some days may extend beyond 8 hours based on procedural volume
• Overtime should be expected
• Call rotates among all Cath Lab staff and averages approximately 12 call days per month, including weekends
• Travelers must be willing to cover holiday call

Compliance and Onboarding

• Background check: 7-year criminal check within 1 year of start, updated annually. Zero tolerance for background hits.
• Fingerprints: Required for all candidates. Confirmed appointments are sufficient for initial clearance.
• E-Verify: Required for direct placements.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (not required annually).
• TB: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations: Titers for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (with declination options for some specialties). Hepatitis B titer or declination. Tdap within the past 10 years, with no exemptions.
• Influenza: Vaccination required from 10/31 through 4/30. Medical and religious exemptions are permitted and require a mask during shifts.
• N95 fit test: Required within 1 year before start, renewed annually. Only specified mask models are accepted. PAPR is not permitted. Failing the fit test ends the contract.
• Physician statement of good physical health within 12 months of start
• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during all service hours
• Passport-style badge photo required before start
• Documents: Proof of 2 references, employment application or resume, job description acknowledgment, and a traveler information grid completed within 48 hours of signing. A performance evaluation is required if the candidate has worked with the facility for 1 year or more.