Interventional Radiology Technologist
Charlottesville, VA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, either 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) or 5x8-hour shifts (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
On-Call: One weekday call per week and one weekend call every 2 months (closer parking available for on-call)
Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Description

• Position is for a Radiology/Cardiology tech, not a nurse.
• Work schedule and call details can be discussed during the interview.
• Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for commuting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days.
• Education verification through a third-party vendor; official transcripts acceptable (photocopies of diplomas are not).
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check required for some units; facility will notify if needed.
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required only for behavioral health units.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required.
• Completion of employment application/resume and skills checklist as applicable.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, Chemotherapy, etc.) are not required for this specialty.
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start.
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm testing is not required for this tech role.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start attesting ability to meet job demands.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11) required; no exemptions allowed.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; 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 must be documented.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions).
• Drug screening within 2 months of start and annually thereafter; 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl required.

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must complete various facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • Professional Appearance Guidelines acknowledgment
  • Release Authorization
  • TB Screening
  • Traveler Compliance acknowledgment
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles; completed onsite if needed.
• Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable.
• Radiation badge for new candidates must be supplied by the facility (not provided by agency).

Notes

• Scheduling flexibility available; details discussed during interview.
• On-call parking accommodations provided.
• This is a travel/contract position with a defined 13-week duration.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Interventional Radiology tech travel contract opportunity.