Interventional Radiology Technologist (Neuroendovascular)
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: Ohio States Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Hospital System: Outside In
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a hybrid OR suite utilized by Neurosurgeons specialized in endovascular procedures.
• Cases include diagnostic cerebral angiograms, treatment of strokes, ruptured aneurysms, AVMs, and carotid stenting.
• Shift options:

  • 5x8s (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
  • 4x10s (6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with on-call requirements for after hours and weekends.
• Minimum of 125 hours of call per month required.
• Documentation system: Epic

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for ER, ER OB, and ER Psych
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - required for L&D, Post-Partum, and OB
• Tech Certification Verification (National) - required within 30 days of start
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• State License Verification (within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification for RNs, LPN/LVNs, APs
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for ER and all Critical Care RNs (ICU, MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, Critical Care Float)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - required for all RNs within 1 year of start and updated annually

Patient Age Groups

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Work Settings

• Outpatient
• Inpatient
• Operating Room
• Level I Trauma
• Teaching Hospital

Skills & Procedure Experience

• PACS
• C-ARM
• Biopsies
• Surgery/C-Arm X-ray procedures
• Stents
• Angioplasty
• Angiograms
• Peripheral procedures (upper and lower extremity)
• Abdomen and pelvic procedures
• Vascular studies
• Stroke treatment

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series, declination acceptable)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start, or TB questionnaire
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Background & Screening

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start (includes SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide, sex offender, MVR if driving required)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (code 3701.881)
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monthly monitoring required
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Additional Requirements

• Employment application required (nursing candidates must include education)
• Skills checklist required
• Education accreditation confirmation for nurses (must be graduates of accredited nursing programs)
• Transcript/diploma required for Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)
• Facility-specific documents including dress code, hand hygiene policy, fraud/waste/abuse training, and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed

Notes

• Travelers can renew certain certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS) at the facility.
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams are required.
• EKG remediation courses and processes are in place for candidates who do not pass the Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam.
• Fingerprinting results processing may take 1-2 weeks; delays possible if background hits occur.
• Candidates with contract breaks over 90 days may require new fingerprinting.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialized environment with a focus on neuroendovascular procedures and stroke treatment at a leading heart hospital.