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 recent Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS)
• Experience with Epic EHR system
• Experience with McKesson system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including county and national criminal, sex offender, FACIS III, education verification, and others must be current (within 1 year) and updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Education verification or signed official transcript required
• Employment verification covering 7 years required, with any gaps over 30 days explained
• Two supervisor references required, verified within 6 months of start

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/or titers required with annual updates:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual renewal for positives
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines; booster if equivocal/negative)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination renewed annually)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if equivocal/negative)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific drug panels required; rapid drug screens not accepted)
• COVID vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required; booster preferred but not mandatory
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required year-round with exemptions accepted and mask-wearing required if exempt

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Must complete and maintain current competency exams and skills checklists annually, including but not limited to:

  • Unit-specific competency exams via Relias (80% passing score)
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Color blindness testing
  • RN Math Ability competency exam (if applicable)
  • Conscious Sedation competency exam (if applicable)
• Pass/Fail EKG/Medication test required for cath lab and related units; two attempts allowed before cancellation
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card required (can be completed onsite)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must review and sign non-clinical policies prior to start, including Acceptable Use Policy, Confidentiality Agreement, Electronic Communications Policy, and Password Policy
• Annual EKG competency certification completed onsite required for candidates whose unit requires prestart EKG exam

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
• This is a travel/contract role; local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible

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