Cath Lab Technician
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift/Hours: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30)
• Schedule Requirements:

  • Holidays as scheduled
  • One weekend per month required (inclusive of on-call)
  • On-call one day per week and one weekend per month on-call scheduled
• Average Daily Case Volume: 15 cases
• Number of Rooms: 4
• Patient Age Range: Adult/Geriatric
• Patient Diagnoses:
  Coronary artery disease (CAD), myocardial infarction (MI), post-cardiac arrest, pre/post-transplant, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, atrial septal defect (ASD), patent foramen ovale (PFO), ventricular septal defect (VSD), pericardial effusion, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary hypertension (PHTN), pre-surgical, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, tricuspid regurgitation

Procedures & Equipment

• Special Procedures:
  PCI, CTO, PFO closure, ASD closure, coronary atherectomy, pericardiocentesis, aortic valvuloplasty, septostomy, TAVR, Mitraclip, Triclip, IABP placement, Impella placement, ECMO placement, coronary thrombectomy
• Special Equipment:
  Impella console, IABP console, Shockwave, Boston Scientific IVUS/FFR/DFR, Acist, MedRad, Rotablader, Pneumbra, various coronary wires/stents/balloons

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years if ARRT-R certified
  • Minimum 2 years if RCIS certified
• Prior Travel Experience:

  • First-time travelers will not be accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Licenses/Certifications Required:

  • RCIS or ARRT-R
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• I9 or Attestation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification
• Maryland State Exclusions List check
• Physical exam within 1 year including Latex Screen
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (as applicable)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility guidelines
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption for 2025-26 season
• COVID vaccination not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
• Two supervisory references within 1 year
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Previous 5 years of work history verification

Facility Specific Notes

• Uniform color: Navy blue scrubs; pink for trauma assignments; pediatric department allows child-friendly tops with navy blue pants
• Dress code and confidentiality agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Badge photo required (passport style with white/beige background)
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out available for eligible candidates

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with prior travel contract experience who meet the certification and compliance requirements.