Cath Lab Technologist
Covington, Louisiana
Lakeview Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Covington, Louisiana

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (highest specified)
• Experience Required: Rhythm interpretation, scrub experience
• Float Requirement: No
• Call Requirement: Yes, as needed by unit

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Preferred Certifications

• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
• RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist)

Equipment Familiarity

• GE Innova
• Maclab
• Xper

Scrubs

• Hospital provided

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, updated annually)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher, updated annually)
• Core Part I, II, III (required and updated annually)

Background and Health Requirements

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months (not required by facility but required by placement agency)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (specific panels required)
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 3 months)
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer, boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer, boosters if needed
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination (required Oct 1 – Mar 31, with exemptions and declinations accepted)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Must have rhythm interpretation and scrub experience.
• Call is required as per unit needs.
• Hospital provides scrubs.

This position is ideal for a Cath Lab Tech with at least 2 years of experience in radiology/cardiology, who holds the required certifications and is comfortable with rhythm interpretation and scrub duties.