Cath Lab Technologist
Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital

Cath Lab Tech

Overview

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Start requirements: Return to Work (RTO) must be submitted before the start of the contract
• Traveler eligibility: Accepts first-time travelers

Schedule

• Shift: Day, 4x10-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (40 hours per week)
• On call: 6-8 days per month (4-5 weekdays and 1 weekend)

Unit Details

• Unit: Cath Lab (3 cath lab procedure rooms and 1 dedicated EP lab, 4 rooms total)
• Caseload: 3 cases per room
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics
• Scrubs: Provided
• Procedure types:

  • Cardiac cath and intervention
  • Structural heart (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman)
  • Peripheral vascular angiography and intervention
  • EP ablations and device implants

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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• RCIS
• Experience with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Experience with peripheral upper/lower extremity vascular/venous studies
• Electrophysiology Technician experience
• Experience with Epic

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check, completed within 90 days
  • Education verification of the highest level completed
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated monthly
• State license verification: Within 14 days before start
• Fire Card: Must specify Los Angeles and include an expiration date (LA City requirement). Candidates have a 2-week grace period after start to obtain it if not possible before start.
• Drug screen: Negative 7-panel test within 30 days of start, without marijuana
• Competency exam: Minimum passing score of 80%
• Harassment prevention training: 1-hour CA training
• Pre-start facility modules: Due by 5:00 PM on the Monday the traveler begins
• Badge photo: White background, shoulders up, on file by the Tuesday before start

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• TB: Negative TB test or chest X-ray; annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap within 10 years, or declination
  • Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella: positive titer or 2 lifetime vaccines (or boosters after a low/equivocal titer)
  • Hepatitis B: 3-dose series, positive titer, or declination
  • Flu and COVID: vaccine or declination required 11/01-03/31; unvaccinated candidates must wear a mask in patient care areas during that period
• Fit testing: Required for positions listed on the unit fit test guide; candidates with beards must shave unless they have a religious exemption

Application and References

• Employment application/resume: At least 1 year of relevant experience and 7 years of work history, including gaps
• Professional references: 2 from a manager or above (charge nurses acceptable), validated within 2 years of start
• Skills checklist: Required and updated annually

Other Notes

• Interim life safety measures must be completed before start.