Cath Lab Technologist
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Health Lexington

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty

Job Description

• Cath Lab Tech needed for shifts 07:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• RCIS certification not accepted
• On-call requirements:

  • At least 2 weekends in an 8-week schedule
  • 1-2 weeknights on call (starting between 5:30 PM or 7:00 PM until 7:00 AM next morning)
  • Weekend call is 48 hours (7:00 AM Saturday to 7:00 AM Monday)
  • Once trained in neuro, call duties split between cardiac and neuro

Required Certifications and Skills

• ARRT certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Diagnostic right and left heart catheterization
• Interventional catheterization
• Rotablator operation
• Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
• Closure devices
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Circulating and scrubbing in procedures
• Sterile procedure and equipment setup
• Experience with middle adult to geriatric patients
• Computerized documentation

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification matching specialty required (diploma or transcript acceptable if verification unavailable)
• State license primary source verification required
• NURSYS verification for applicable licenses (RNs)
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required by facility but required by agency standards)
• Fit mask test annually (waivers available for medical/religious reasons)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or IgG titer required
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption

Competency and Testing

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (advanced level for Cath Lab Techs)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blind testing prior to start
• Pass/fail EKG test required for certain units (may apply)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (1 for non-clinical)
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually (not required for non-clinical)
• Work history verification may be required if background check reveals issues

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs with a minimum of 2 years in the specialty, who are comfortable with on-call duties including weekends and nights, and who meet the comprehensive certification, background, and health compliance requirements.