Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technologist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Daily Caseload: 8-12 procedures
• Types of Procedures:

  • Coronary Artery Disease (diagnostic and intervention)
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (diagnostic and intervention)
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Permanent pacemakers
• Call Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: No
• Floating Requirement: No
• Block Schedule: Will consider
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Orientation: 30 hours
• Pending State License: Candidates with pending Fluoro permits will be considered if already applied for at submission
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Certifications

• ARRT* (Note: RCIS not accepted)
• Fluoroscopy Permit
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital with 150 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors provided for Cath Lab staff
• Free parking on first day; assignment parking provided during orientation
• Facility recognized nationally for excellence in coronary intervention
• Support available for housing, including realtor assistance if needed

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination
• Respirator Fit Testing (Fit Mask) required for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills Checklist updated annually as applicable

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules as assigned (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory modules)
• Epic training modules completion required
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit
• Competency Exams as applicable by specialty

Additional Notes

• Facility may require approval of Return to Office (RTO) at time of submission
• Radiation badges issued by facility (not required to be provided by candidate)
• Float Policy Acknowledgement may be required; candidate may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Candidates with pending Fluoro permits must have applied prior to submission
• Locals are accepted for this position

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a nationally recognized acute care hospital with a focus on cardiac and vascular procedures, located in a scenic area with access to multiple state and national parks.