Interventional Radiology Technologist
Knoxville, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Start Date: After 12/21/2025
• Certification:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA approved
  • ARRT(R) with advanced certification in one of the following:

    • Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
    • Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
    • Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
• Experience:

  • Recent required experience in Radiology/Cardiology
  • Neuro/Stroke experience required
• Skills:

  • PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
  • Contrast administration
  • Biopsies
• Equipment: Siemens systems
• Work Schedule:

  • Rotating call: one day per week and one weekend every six weeks
  • Holiday rotation (no guaranteed time off during holidays)
• Floating: Required to float to other hospital departments within skill set if census is low

Orientation & Onboarding

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Check:

  • Must be completed within 45 days of start and updated annually
  • Includes 7-year SSN trace with complete address history, aliases, national/state sex offender checks, criminal searches, abuse registry, and federal checks
  • Alias Name Attestation required if applicable
• Licensure & Certifications:

  • Must upload actual certificates (screenshots/photos not accepted)
  • Certifications must not expire within 45 days of assignment start
  • Includes but not limited to:

    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
    • BLS (Basic Life Support)
    • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if applicable
    • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) if applicable
    • CHEMO, OCN, TNCC, EFM, Tech Cert Verification, State License Verification, NURSYS Verification, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as required by unit
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Color Blind Testing (within 12 months)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for RNs)
  • Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) with minimum 80% pass rate, updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • TB Questionnaire
  • Immunizations/vaccinations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug testing within 45 days of start (specific drug panel required)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination for 2025-26 (declinations not accepted; exemptions only for medical/religious reasons with proper documentation)
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Passport-style photo for badge (no filters or facial piercings)
  • Onboarding attestation and review of onboarding documents
  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Background Check Alias Name Attestation if applicable
• History & References:

  • 2 supervisory references from past 3 years
  • Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days
  • Unit-specific skills checklist updated within the last year

Additional Notes

• Travelers requesting time off during holidays will not be accommodated prior to arrival; requests can be addressed onsite with management after assignment start
• Must be able to float to other departments as needed
• Compliance with all documentation and certification requirements is mandatory for assignment start and continuation

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with advanced ARRT certification in interventional radiography, neuro/stroke experience, and flexibility to work rotating call and float within hospital departments.