Cath Lab Technologist
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Call Requirements:

  • 1 late call per week (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
  • 1 overnight call shift per week (5:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • 1-2 call weekends per 6-week schedule (Friday 5:30 PM - Monday 7:00 AM)
• Preferred Experience: Philips Single and Bi-Plane Angiography systems
• Required Systems: Epic EHR, McKesson
• Local travelers within 75 miles are not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Kentucky
• Minimum of 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 1 year, updated annually, including:

  • County criminal background for all locations lived/worked in last 7 years
  • National criminal and sex offender searches
  • Education verification or signed official transcript/diploma
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• HHS/OIG exclusion check within 30 days of start, updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, or PA, confirming good health and ability to perform job duties
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (acceptable masks include Halyard Regular/Small, 3M N95 models)
• Immunizations and titers (with religious/medical exemptions accepted and updated annually):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines; booster if equivocal/negative)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if equivocal/negative)
• Negative TB test (PPD or TSPOT/QuantiFERON) within 1 year, renewed annually; chest x-ray required if history of positive TB
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• COVID-19 initial vaccine series or approved exemption required; booster preferred but not required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually; must include specified drug panels (rapid screens not accepted)

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Must complete and maintain current competency exams and skills checklists annually, including:

  • Unit-specific competency exams via Relias (80% passing score or higher)
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80% or higher)
  • Color blindness test via Relias
  • RN Math Ability competency exam (if applicable)
  • Conscious Sedation competency exam (if applicable)
• Pass facility’s advanced dysrhythmia (EKG) exam with remediation if needed; only two attempts allowed before cancellation
• Annual EKG competency certification completed onsite

Documentation and History Requirements

• Two supervisor references verified within 6 months of start (must confirm direct supervision)
• Employment verification covering 7 years, completed at least 8 business days prior to start
• Employment application must explain any gaps longer than 30 days
• Signed facility policies prior to start, including:

  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Electronic Communications Policy
  • Password Policy

Additional Notes

• Candidates must renew all expiring documents prior to clearance if they expire during the assignment
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must complete all onboarding and credentialing requirements within specified timeframes to avoid cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced Radiology/Cardiology technologists seeking a travel contract with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.