Interventional Radiology Technologist
Wilmington, NC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Interventional Radiology Travel/Contract Job – Wilmington, North Carolina

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology)
• Location: Wilmington, NC
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 4x10-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Average Daily Census: 8 patients
• Visits per Day: 2
• Call Requirement:

  • Weekend call only (Saturday/Sunday), rotated 1:5 with 4 full-time RTs and 1 travel RT
  • Weekend call shift runs Friday 5:00 PM to Monday 7:00 AM
  • Approximately two 24-hour call shifts in a five-week period
• Weekend Requirement: 3-4 weekends per contract
• Return to Office (RTO): 7 days max

Patient Population & Procedures

• Acute inpatient, emergency department emergent, and outpatient routine procedures
• Common diagnoses: bleeds, cancer, end-of-life care, fibroids, vascular disease, urological comorbidities, failure to thrive
• Trauma Level I procedures including splenic, liver, and pelvic bleeds

Special Procedures & Equipment

• Interventional body procedures:

  • Port, pleurx, gastrostomy tube, nephrostomy tube, perm cath placements
  • Embolizations for bleeding and fibroids
  • Liver cancer treatment/SIRT, chemoembolization
• Trauma Level I procedures (splenic, liver, pelvic bleeds)
• Equipment used: Siemens single plane, GE Biplane, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, GE Innova IGS
• Unit systems: Pyxis (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication)

Required Skills & Experience

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• ARRT Radiography (ARRT R) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency in Special Procedures including:

  • Angioplasty
  • Chest tube placement
  • Embolization
  • Gastrostomy tube placement
  • Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement
  • Liver biopsy
  • Mesenteric angiogram
  • Thoracentesis
  • Catheter/drain exchange

Certifications & Licenses

• License: Must hold a valid Radiologic Technologist license (ARRT R)
• Required Certifications:

  • ARRT Radiography (ARRT R)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Certifications:

  • ARRT VI (Vascular Interventional)
  • PACS, TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Ultrasound
  • EKG lead placement and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
  • Vascular Closure Systems (Perclose, StarClose)

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation based on experience
• Scrubs provided
• Interview required prior to offer

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including:

  • Local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search
  • Education verification for highest degree relevant to profession
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physical within 30 days required
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year (N95 or PAPR training acceptable)
• Immunizations and titers required or boosters for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per protocol
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be completed prior to start, including confidentiality and education modules

Additional Requirements

• Medication safety training and competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of start
• Radiation badge required for interventional radiology techs
• North Carolina state-specific registry and exclusion list checks within 90 days prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (not required for non-clinical)

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Blocked scheduling type
• No float requirement
• Work environment includes trauma and acute care settings with use of rapid response teams

This position is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology technologists with prior travel experience seeking a challenging role in a Level I trauma center environment with advanced imaging and interventional procedures.