Cath Lab Technologist
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts, 5 days/week)
• Rotating weekday off each week
• On-call expectation: 8 to 10 days per month
• On-call rotation includes one night per week (5:30 PM to 7:00 AM) and one weekend every 3 weeks (Friday 5:30 PM through Sunday 7:00 AM)
• Call team consists of 2 RNs and 1 Radiologist Technologist
• Must respond within 30 minutes for STEMI alerts
• Cath Lab performs 8-10 procedures daily across 2 Cath Labs, averaging 6-8 STEMI cases monthly
• Duties include assisting with diagnostic and interventional cardiology cases using devices such as Shock wave, Balloon Pump, Impella, EKOS, Penumbra, and Acist Contrast injector
• Device implants include pacemaker and ICD (single, dual, Bi-V leads), peripheral diagnostics, and interventions
• Cross-training to Electrophysiology (EP) lab for ablations is preferred; EP experience is a plus and training is available
• Procedures use both radial and groin vascular access
• Scrubs and lead apron provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cath Lab Technologist
• Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Certifications & Competencies

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA Instructor/Provider/RQI
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Instructor/Provider/RQI
• National Certification/Verification as applicable by profession and state
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check including 9-panel drug screen (no THC) with expanded opiates and oxycodone, run through specified vendor within 30 days of start
• 7-year work history verification through a 3rd-party vendor or attestation letters if verification attempts fail
• Two professional references within 1 year of start date (supervisor or higher; one can be Charge RN)
• Employment application/resume with education and work history
• Annual skills checklist

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Annual physical exam or physician statement within 1 year prior to start, confirming clearance to work without restrictions
• Fit mask test to be completed onsite; PAPRs not accommodated if facial hair present
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (Td not accepted; declinations acceptable if within 1 year of start)
• Negative TB test via QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year prior to start (T-Spot/PPD not accepted); if positive, chest X-ray within 5 years plus TB questionnaire required
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR doses or positive titer)
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination (declination must be within 1 year of start)
• Varicella immunity proof (2 vaccinations or positive titer)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season; exemption requests must be submitted and approved prior to start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Job description signed and dated annually
• Employee health attestation and documentation including TB results, OSHA respirator medical evaluation, and flu vaccine/exemption uploaded to employee health portal prior to start
• Review and acknowledgment of fit test policy and quick badge instructions
• Medical or religious exemptions for latex allergy and respirator fit test must be disclosed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of offer acceptance
• Candidates must not be submitted to multiple jobs simultaneously

This position offers a challenging and dynamic Cath Lab technologist role with opportunities for cross-training in EP, requiring strong clinical skills, flexibility for on-call duties, and compliance with comprehensive health and background standards.