Cath Lab Radiology Technologist
Munster, Indiana
Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Radiology Technician

Location: Munster, Indiana
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Cath Lab Radiology Technician
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, primarily 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Options for 5x8 hour shifts (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM) or 4x10 hour shifts (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) available
• Call Rotation:

  • Every 6-7 weekends (approximately 2 weekends per 13-week contract)
  • 1 call day and 1 late day per week during the pay period
  • Call weekend starts Friday 6:00 PM and ends Monday 7:00 AM
  • On-call staff must be within 30 minutes of arrival for acute STEMI cases
  • Team consists of 2 RNs and 1 RT
• Call Night: RT covers 1 call night per week (6:00 PM to 7:00 AM next day)
• Late Shift: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM (or until last scheduled case finishes)

  • Late team finishes remaining cases if others leave at 6:00 PM
  • Typically 1 late shift per week
• Typical work week includes:

  • 1 call shift (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • 1 late shift (10:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • 3 shifts of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Requirements

• Licensure: Must have a valid Indiana State License (no temporary licenses accepted; compact license or permanent IN license required)
• Experience:

  • Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Cath Lab)
  • Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be experienced in Cath Lab Radiology
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required, RQI acceptable, must be current or updated within 60 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required, RQI acceptable, must be current or updated within 60 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required as applicable
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) on first day of orientation
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - Annual requirement
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - Advanced EKG exam required for Cath Lab staff, must be completed within 72 hours of signing, 90% passing score required, annual update required
• Core Part I, II, III Exams - Must be completed prior to start and updated annually
• OSHA Mandatory Training - Annual requirement
• Color Blind Testing - Required within 1 year, online exam acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification - Annual requirement for nursing staff (not required for allied staff)

Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Within 30 days and updated annually
  • Includes SS Trace, County Resided & Employed, Nationwide, Sex Offender, FACIS L3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start
• Accounting Documents: I9, Driver’s License/State ID, Emergency Contact Form, E-Verify
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, cleared to work with no restrictions
  • Fit Mask (N95) required prior to start, OSHA standards for facial hair
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Immunity Titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (boosters and declinations as applicable)
  • Drug Testing: 10-panel within 3 weeks of start (no instant tests)
  • Flu Vaccination or exemption during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
  • COVID Vaccination: 2 doses Moderna/Pfizer or 1 dose J&J required; medical and religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Facility Specific Documents: Credential checklists, EHR access agreements, medication administration study guides, EKG challenge study guides, confidentiality agreements, benefits waivers, staffing agreements, and job description acknowledgment
• References: 2 references from most recent contract (supervisors or charge nurses acceptable)
• Employment Application and Skills Checklist: Required annually
• Work History Verification: Required

Additional Notes

• On-call staff must be able to respond within 30 minutes for acute STEMI cases
• The role involves a mix of regular shifts, call shifts, and late shifts with some flexibility in scheduling
• Candidates should be prepared for competency exams and study guides provided prior to start
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration

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