Cath Lab Technologist
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• On-call requirement: 7-8 call shifts per month, including 1 weekend
• Daily caseload varies between 4-16 cases per tech
• Floating within scope of practice may be required
• Locals within 70-mile radius are not accepted
• Pending state license accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 12 months, including SSN trace, 7-year county and nationwide search, sex offender search
• Negative drug screen within 12 months prior to start
• TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT) within 12 months; chest x-ray within 5 years if PPD positive
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (must be renewed annually)
• Preferred COVID vaccination series
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start for fit testing (fit testing completed onsite during orientation)
• Fit test must be clean-shaven; refusal results in cancellation
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and training, including:

  • Cath Lab AbioMed Impella Online Training (annual update required)
  • Confidentiality and Security Agreement
  • Standards of Ethical Conduct and Relevant Policies
• Post-start orientation checklists to be completed during orientation

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided
• Free onsite parking available
• Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health required (Aya standard)
• Two professional references required (Aya standard)
• Skills checklist required

Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application; additional RTO after contract signing is at manager discretion
• Background and credentialing reviews are strict and must meet facility standards
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and training prior to start to avoid delays or removal from assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume cardiac catheterization lab in a major academic medical center, providing tertiary care in the St. Louis region.