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

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technologist

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (10-hour shifts)
• Rotating day off
• Call requirements:

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Responsibilities

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

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation required immediately after contract signing
• Proof of fingerprinting completion required (in-state and out-of-state candidates have specific instructions)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending
• Annual background check required by agency (not necessarily by facility)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually
• Adult Tdap vaccination (not Td or DTaP)
• 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella; boosters required if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions require documentation
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (new travelers cannot start with pending drug screen)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended; proof of primary vaccination collected if available

Competency and Training Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exams required prior to start
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs/LVNs
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for RNs (not applicable to certain excluded units or fully remote positions)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• Background and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually

Additional Information

• Parking permits available for purchase (costs and options subject to change)
• Facility dress code and hand hygiene policies must be reviewed and signed
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required for all candidates
• Fingerprinting results must be obtained using specific Ohio codes and completed within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days or results are older than 1 year

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Interventional Radiology technologist travel contract position in Ohio.