Cath Lab Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Details

• Weekend shifts included in call requirements
• Call schedule: 5 weekdays and 1 weekend every 6 weeks
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Contract length: 12 weeks
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Holidays: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it; if 2, work both; if 3, work 2 of the holidays
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • National sex offender, nationwide criminal search, FACIS 3, education verification, and others as specified
• Education verification required; diplomas required for RRTs
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification for applicable licenses
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• TB testing: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; if past positive, additional documentation and negative chest x-ray within 6 months required
• TB Questionnaire required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination (declination form required if titer negative)
  • TDAP highly recommended but not required; declination form available for privileging specialties
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Clinical screening by facility to determine clinical fit before final approval
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months, verified annually
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance checklists may apply for privileging specialties (not applicable for Cath Lab Tech)

Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to work assigned holidays as outlined
• Floating assignments may be required within the facility and scope of practice
• Failure to pass competency exams within allowed attempts results in cancellation of assignment
• Color blind testing includes alternative evaluation methods if initial test is failed, to determine ability to perform job tasks safely

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cath Lab Tech travel contract position.