Cath Lab Technician
Evanston, Illinois
Saint Francis Hospital

Cath Lab Technician (Traveler) - Illinois, Evanston

Job Details

• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, weekends required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Evanston, Illinois

Job Description

• Assist with procedures and provide diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans.
• Prepare and position patients; select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within scope of practice and regulations.
• Observe patients during procedures and report abnormal activity.
• Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as needed.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Perform specialized imaging procedures including angiography, complex vascular, and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures.
• Assist Radiologist/Physician Assistant during procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Cath Lab Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year,
    OR
  • High School diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of cumulative applicable experience,
    OR
  • Associate's or Technical degree,
    OR
  • 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
  • Device Certification Institute/Biomedical Vascular Professional (DCI/BVP) certification.

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Up-to-date professional resume reflecting recent work history.
• Two professional references, including at least one from a manager or direct supervisor.
• National criminal background check within one year of start date.
• Drug screening (minimum 10-panel test including THC) within 60 days of start.
• Annual respirator fit test completed prior to start (no on-site fit testing in Illinois).
• Proof of immunizations or immunity for:

  • COVID-19 (2 vaccines + booster or declination),
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer),
  • Hepatitis B,
  • Influenza (or declination during flu season),
  • Varicella (vaccination or immunity),
  • Tdap,
  • Tuberculosis test and annual TB questionnaire.
• Physical/health statement completed within 60 days of start, stating clearance to work.
• Primary source verification of professional licenses and certifications within 30 days of start.
• Completion of required competency exams with a minimum score of 80%.
• Completion of specialty exam with a minimum score of 80%.
• Completion of onboarding education attestation prior to clearance.
• Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport required for onboarding.
• Social Security Card or Passport for identity verification.
• Badge photo (clear headshot) required for facility identification.
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) or agency attestation.
• Signed job description provided by agency.
• Completion of agency attestation and other required onboarding documents.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This role requires weekend availability.
• Radiation safety and regulatory compliance are critical components of the position.