Cath Lab Technologist
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

This is a travel contract position for a Cath Lab Tech specializing in Radiology/Cardiology.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service).
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification.
• Drug screening (negative 11-panel) within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within one year of start, including ability to meet physical demands.
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask types accepted).
• Immunizations and titers: TB test, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season.
• Radiation badge and attestation of prior radiation exposure required for Cath Lab Techs.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, safety manuals, and competency exams.
• Completion of facility-required forms and acknowledgements including confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, infection control, parking, and vendor access.

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references.
• Skills checklist and performance evaluations as applicable.
• Annual updates for core competencies and TB questionnaire.
• Candidate must complete a virtual or onsite orientation and sign all required acknowledgements prior to start.
• Candidate must wear both agency and facility badges at all times.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete multiple facility-specific documents and training modules before starting.
• Radiation badges are no longer provided by the agency for new candidates; candidates must have their own or be grandfathered in.

This position requires strict adherence to all compliance, licensing, and certification requirements to ensure patient and staff safety in a high-acuity cardiac catheterization lab environment.