Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers not accepted)

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics

• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • CCI RCIS (Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
  • State License (if applicable) - Must be licensed by the State of Georgia for CRTs & RRTs

• Work Setting:

  • Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Trauma Level II experience required
  • Ratio/Census: 2 Rooms
  • Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
  • Scrub color provided by facility

• Schedule & Call:

  • Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
  • Weekends: Every other weekend
  • Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
  • Call: 4-man call team, 2 teams, every other weekend
  • Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see below)

• Major Holidays to Work if They Fall Within Assignment:

  • New Year’s Eve and Day (Dec 31 & Jan 1)
  • Memorial Day (May 26)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (Sept 1)
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday (Nov 27 & 28)
  • Christmas Eve and Day (Dec 24 & 25)

• Compliance:

  • Full compliance required to start on time
  • Non-compliance results in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

• Orientation:

  • Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours approx.)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 30 days of start
  • Includes criminal, sex offender, education verification, and more
  • Cannot start with background pending

• Education Verification:

  • Verification of related degree required
  • Can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
  • Official transcripts/diploma or verified tech cert/license acceptable if education cannot be verified

• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Immunizations:

    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
    • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
    • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for RNs and LVNs)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (for applicable specialties)
  • General competency exam for nursing and allied health

• References & History:

  • 2 clinical references required
  • Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
  • Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Candidate will undergo a clinical screen to determine fit before final manager approval
• Floating may be required within the facility and scope of practice
• Dress and professional appearance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Code of Conduct must be reviewed and signed prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Radiology/Cardiology professionals with trauma level II experience, who hold the required certifications and are comfortable working in a fast-paced cardiac cath lab environment with adult to geriatric patients.