Cath Lab Technologist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Work in the Cath Lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures related to:

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Permanent pacemaker implantation
• Daily caseload: 8-12 procedures
• Call required; no weekend or floating requirements
• Orientation: 30 hours
• Block scheduling may be considered
• Locals accepted

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital with 150 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking on the first day; assignment parking provided during orientation
• Facility recognized nationally for excellence in coronary intervention
• Support available for housing, including realtor assistance if needed
• Located near multiple state and national parks, offering abundant outdoor activities

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• Fluoroscopy Permit
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Call and Scheduling

• Call required
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card required
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education verification required
• Drug screening: 9-panel within 12 months; instants acceptable
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years; declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates; may be completed onsite

References and Employment History

• Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required
• Work history verification may be required if reference exceptions are requested

Additional Training and Competencies

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams required as applicable by specialty
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS
• Epic training modules completion required

Notes

• Facility provides scrub colors and badge photo requirements
• Radiation badges issued by facility as applicable
• Floating policy acknowledgment may be required (candidate may be asked to float to nearby facilities)

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a nationally recognized acute care hospital with a strong focus on cardiac care, located in a scenic area with excellent outdoor recreational opportunities.