Interventional Radiology Technologist
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technologist

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Overview

Seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience. The role involves performing interventional radiology procedures using Siemens imaging equipment. The position follows normal business hours with a rotating day off and includes call requirements.

Schedule

• Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday with a rotating day off
• Call Requirements:

  • One primary weekday call and one backup weekday call per month
  • One weekend call every 6 weeks (alternating primary or backup)

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in interventional radiology
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Skills: Proficient in Siemens imaging equipment
• Preferred: Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system

Key Responsibilities

• Perform interventional radiology procedures
• Operate Siemens imaging equipment effectively
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records in EPIC (preferred)

Compliance & Credentialing Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start, with specific Ohio codes and timelines
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing
• Transcript or diploma verification required (including for foreign education)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending

Certifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current and AHA-approved (Instructor/Provider or RQI acceptable)
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, EKG competency exam)

Competency Exams

• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for RNs (not applicable for this technologist role but relevant if cross-trained)

Health Requirements

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

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

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fraud/waste/abuse training, and ethics policies

This position offers a structured schedule with call responsibilities and requires thorough credentialing and compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should be prepared for detailed background checks, fingerprinting, and immunization verification prior to start.