Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Cath Lab Tech Travel/Contract Job – Springfield, Illinois

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (option to choose between 13 to 26 weeks)

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology

Shift Details

• 4x12-hour shifts or 3x12-hour day shifts (06:30 AM – 07:00 PM)
• No Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Weekend requirement: 2-3 weekends per contract
• On-call required, rotating with staff and agency; call frequency flexible based on census

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)

Licensure

• Must have an active license (pending licenses not accepted)

Clinical Skills & Procedural Experience Required

• Work setting experience: Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab
• Cardiac Cath Lab procedures including:

  • Cardiac Implant Closure Device
  • Cardiac Stent Placement
  • Diagnostic Catheterizations (Adult)
  • IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump) Placement/Removal
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Left and Right Heart Catheterization
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
  • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
  • Rotablader atherectomy
  • Scrub procedures
• Procedural responsibilities:

  • Equipment setup
  • Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Infection control skills:

  • Isolation precautions
  • Sterile technique
• Age-specific competencies:

  • Middle and older adult patients
• Cerner electronic health record experience required

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I trauma center
• Magnet designated facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Scrub color provided
• Charting via Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Scheduling & Other Details

• No floating outside scope of practice
• Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restrictions
• Return to office restrictions ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed hours policy allows client to call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Required Pre-Employment Checks & Documents

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or US ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree/transcript)
• Illinois-specific fingerprinting and registry requirements (must be completed in Illinois)
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Professional references (2) required for clinical travel candidates

Summary

This is a travel contract position for a Cath Lab Tech with a minimum of 1 year of cardiac cath lab experience. The role requires multiple certifications and active licensure, with specific procedural skills in cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology. The position offers flexible scheduling options with weekend and on-call responsibilities. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and immunization requirements prior to start.