Cath Lab Technologist
Towson, Maryland
University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech / XRT with RCIS

Location: Towson, Maryland
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift/Hours: 4x10 hour shifts, 06:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• On-call: Required

  • Up to 10 weekdays on-call per contract (5 PM - 6 AM, Mon-Thurs)
  • 3 weekends on-call per contract (Fri 5 PM - Mon 6 AM)
• Weekends: Required as needed on the unit, combined with call requirements
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Unit: 2 Cath Labs, 1 Hybrid OR
• Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric
• Procedures Performed:

  • IABP, Rotablator, Shockwave, Structural, PFO, TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman
• Equipment/Documentation:

  • GE Innova IGS, Phillips, GE MacLab, EPIC, IVUS, FFR

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years experience required with recent Cath Lab/Interventional scrubbing experience
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Licenses & Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• ARRT-R and/or RCIS certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year criminal search within 30 days of start (updated annually)
  • SSN Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, OFAC
  • Education Verification
  • Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Employment Application/Resume (completed within 30 days of start)
• Work History Verification (7 years preferred, 5 years acceptable with attestation)
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (1 must be supervisor/manager, 1 charge RN acceptable if directly supervised)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (3M N95 masks required)
• Immunizations:

  • Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious Exemption (required during flu season)
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria) if working with newborns or small children (not required for ER unless Peds ER)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination accepted (series not accepted)
• Negative Drug Screen (9 or 10 panel + Fentanyl) within 30 days prior to start (instant tests NOT accepted)
• COVID vaccine no longer required but exemptions accepted if required by location

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80% or higher, excludes some roles)
• Facility-specific IT confidentiality agreement and badge photo required
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out Form (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Local travel accepted at a reduced rate
• Candidate must be prepared for on-call and weekend work as specified
• Facility-specific documents and questionnaires (e.g., Respirator Questionnaire, Latex Allergy Questionnaire) must be completed as required
• Candidate must sign job description and confidentiality agreements prior to start

This position offers a structured 13-week travel contract with a focus on Cath Lab/Cardiology procedures, requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and specific certifications. On-call and weekend availability are mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome.