Interventional Radiology Cath Lab Technologist
Charlottesville, VA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Cath Lab Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide imaging support in the Operating Room, specifically working with vascular Interventional Radiology (IR).
• Work schedule: Day shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Rotating on-call every 4th week.
• Must be willing to travel within a 50-mile radius of the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cath Lab Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• Valid Cath Lab Technologist experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Cath Lab Tech).
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to mid-level based on specialty and certifications required.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS and ARRT certifications mandatory before start.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and other specialty certifications may be required depending on unit but are not specified as mandatory for this role.
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start.

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days.
• Education verification through official transcripts (photocopies not accepted).
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; facility will notify if needed.
• Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check required only if assigned to behavioral health units (not applicable here).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per 2-step PPD protocol or Qgold test (Tspot not accepted).
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive TB test.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted for measles.
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, additional antigen titer required.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but will not hold clearance.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions).
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged.
• Various facility-specific forms and screenings must be completed prior to start (e.g., release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance).
• Fit testing required if patient-facing role; completed onsite if applicable.

Notes

• Radiation badges for new candidates are supplied by the facility, not the agency.
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm testing and medication competency exams are not required for this allied health role.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually as applicable.

This position is ideal for a Radiology/Cardiology technologist with ARRT certification seeking a 13-week travel contract in Virginia, supporting vascular IR procedures in the OR with a structured day shift schedule and rotating call.