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Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

$2,330-2,900/week
Posted 55 minutes ago  Verified
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Position Details

  • Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
  • Location: Charleston, West Virginia
  • Facility: CAMC Memorial Hospital, part of CAMC Health System
  • Employment Type: Travel/Contract
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

  • Position: Cath Lab Tech
  • Shift: 3x12 Days (6:30 AM - 6:30 PM), on call
  • Daily Caseload: 8-10 cases per tech
  • Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year in Cath Lab Diagnostic and Intervention, including Structural
  • First-timers Accepted: No
  • Weekend Requirement: On-call only
  • On-call Requirement: Yes, 30-minute response time
  • Floating Requirement: May float within scope if needed, but will likely stay in Cath Lab
  • License Requirement: Must have active West Virginia license and ARRT registration to start assignment. Pending state license accepted for submission.

Hospital Highlights

  • Type: Short Term Acute Care
  • Facility Level: Level IV Trauma Center, major teaching hospital
  • Total Staffed Beds: 838
  • Charting System: Cerner
  • Parking: Free for travelers

Certifications and Requirements

  • Certifications Required:

    • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA only)
    • BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA only)
    • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (not required for certain units)
    • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (may be required for specific units)
    • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course (not required for ER)
    • Tech Cert Verification - National
    • CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute (required for all ER units)
    • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for nursing only)
  • Health Documents:

    • Physical Exam (within 1 year of start)
    • Drug Testing (within 30 days of start)
    • Flu vaccination (mandatory)
    • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year of start)
    • Vaccination records for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella
  • Background Checks:

    • 7 Year Criminal Background Check (within 30 days of start)
    • National Sex Offender Registry Check (within 30 days of start)

Additional Information

  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Special Requirements: WV does not consider RCIS as licensed to work in the Cath Lab.
  • Documentation Required: Valid Driver's License, Social Security Card, and various facility-specific documents.

This position is ideal for experienced Cath Lab Techs looking for a travel opportunity in a supportive and well-equipped hospital environment.

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About Charleston, WV

As a Travel Cardiac Catheterization Technologist in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
  • Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.
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