Cath Lab Technologist
Modesto, California
Memorial Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Modesto, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in California
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• RCIS certification
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Radiology Technologist with California ARRT license

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings
• Education verification required unless highest education is high school
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment longer than 30 days; employment verification required
• 2 professional references within 3 years (clinical/allied/per diem acute care)

Certifications and Competencies

• BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
• Additional certifications may be required based on position (e.g., PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC) – verify as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some telemetry units

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Color blindness exam (in-person) if applicable
• Respiratory safety clearance required, renewed annually (not required for some non-clinical roles)
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies and job description prior to start, including:

  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Code of Conduct
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• TB questionnaire must be signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN)
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) or vaccine exemptions, subject to approval

Additional Notes

• Call shifts and weekend call are mandatory components of this role
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Must comply with all background, health, and credentialing requirements before start
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with locations and no gaps

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