Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Job Opportunity: Cath Lab Tech

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology
• Must be experienced in left/right heart catheterization, PCI, peripheral procedures, device placement, and renal cases.
• ARRT or RCIS certification accepted.

Experience Requirements

• Required years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, but must be experienced in listed procedures (implies significant prior experience).
• Prior travel experience: Strongly preferred (indicates prior travel experience is highly desirable but not strictly required).

Work Schedule

• Call 12-15 days per month.
• Hours may slightly vary.
• Start date: Early March or late February (no later than March 9 preferred).

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI accepted)
• NRP (as applicable)
• CHEMO (as applicable)
• TNCC (as applicable)
• EFM (as applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable, annual updates required)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update required)
• Tech Cert Verification - National (within 30 days of start)
• State License Verification (within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for Telemetry nurses

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 1 year of start; update annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification (highest level) required; transcript or diploma acceptable.
• State-specific checks for Texas (Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) required within 30 days of start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract).
• Fit test (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S mask) required and updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract).
• TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or exemption required for 2025-26 season.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed. Facility conducts additional drug screen on arrival.

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years of start.
• Resume or employment application required.
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Completion and signing of multiple facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, background check authorization, traveler ID form, employee handbook review).
• Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required during orientation.

Summary

This is a travel contract Cath Lab Tech position in Brownwood, TX, requiring strong experience in cardiac catheterization and related procedures. Prior travel experience is strongly preferred. The role involves significant call responsibilities and requires a variety of certifications, background checks, health screenings, and immunizations. Candidates must be prepared to complete facility-specific documentation and orientation prior to starting.