Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology Technologist
Rockville, Maryland
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Role: Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech
• Accepts RCIS certification if candidate has IR experience
• Caseload ratio: 8-12 cases
• Weekend requirement: 1 full weekend per month on call
• On-call: Approximately 7-10 days per month; STEMI call team must respond within 30 minutes of activation with a 2-hour callback guarantee
• Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, no block scheduling, no floating between units
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level II Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 360
• Charting Systems: Cerner, McKesson
• Scrub color provided

Required Qualifications

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Current Maryland State Medical Device License (MD License) or RCIS certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification or RCIS for IR experience
• Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Cath Lab/IR (implied by certification and role requirements)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Drug Testing:

  • 11-panel drug screen including cotinine/nicotine and marijuana within 30 days of start
  • No tobacco or nicotine use allowed (including vaping, gum, patches, etc.)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Fit mask test within 12 months of start (no religious or medical exemptions accepted without facility approval)
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, Hepatitis B (positive quantitative titer required), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella
  • Negative TB test (QuantiFERON or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step TST with clear chest x-ray if history positive
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (no declinations except approved religious/medical exemptions)
  • Color blind exam within 5 years
• Other Certifications (as applicable):

  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification (not specifically required for this role but noted for other units)
• Documentation:

  • Proof of I9 or attestation
  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Education verification or transcript/diploma (highest degree completed)
  • Primary source verification of license
  • References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
  • Employment application/resume
  • Skills checklist updated annually
  • Radiation badge provided by facility for new radiology candidates

Facility Policies

• Strict no tobacco/nicotine policy; failure of nicotine/cotinine drug screen results in automatic cancellation
• Must comply with fit testing requirements; facial hair must be trimmed/shaved as needed
• Fingerprinting required for behavioral health units (not applicable here)
• Facility is smoke/nicotine free campus with no exceptions
• Orientation forms must be physically carried onsite on first day
• Candidates requesting fit test exemptions for medical or religious reasons must submit appropriate facility forms for approval

Additional Notes

• Immediate start available
• Parking available with badge access for free exit
• No floating between units required
• No block scheduling or extended weekend shifts beyond stated requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab or IR Techs with required certifications and a commitment to a tobacco-free workplace.