Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Cath Lab Tech Travel/Contract Job - Eureka, California

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 40
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Daily Caseload: 8-12 procedures
• Types of Procedures:

  • Coronary artery disease diagnostics and interventions
  • Peripheral vascular disease diagnostics and interventions
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Permanent pacemaker placements
• Call Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: No
• Floating Requirement: No
• Block Schedule: Will consider
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Orientation: 30 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• Fluoroscopy Permit
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Facility & Location Highlights

• Acute care hospital with 150 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation
• Facility recognized nationally for excellence in coronary intervention
• Located in Eureka, CA, near 7 state and national parks including Redwood forests
• Housing assistance available, including realtor support if needed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug screen (9 panel) within 12 months
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Drug screen attestation required if instant drug screen used
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Radiation badges issued by facility (not candidate responsibility)
• No weekend or floating requirements
• Facility may allow one shift call-off every two weeks
• Pending state fluoroscopy permits accepted if application submitted at time of submission
• Must have approved Return to Office (RTO) at time of submission
• Various mandatory online training modules and competency exams assigned via WorkRamp platform, including annual regulatory and specialty-specific modules
• Epic training modules required for facility access
• Fit mask testing required onsite unless valid record within 1 year exists
• Background checks include multiple federal and state-level screenings, updated regularly
• Candidates may be required to complete float policy acknowledgment

Location Perks

• Enjoy proximity to ocean and multiple national/state parks
• Unique Victorian architecture in town
• Rich natural environment with Redwood forests and coastal access

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab Tech travel contract position in Eureka, CA.