Interventional Radiology Technologist
Saint Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: IR Tech (Interventional Radiology Technologist)

Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Facility: Missouri Baptist Medical Center (BJC HealthCare)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Work in a hybrid room located in CT OR, supporting advanced vascular hybrid cases with CT surgeons.
• Responsibilities include scrubbing, wiring during cases, running the table, and layering 3D images.
• Experience in hybrid OR required; Cath lab/IR experience helpful but not the primary work area.
• Special equipment experience needed: EVAR (Endovascular Aneurysm Repair) and TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement).

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (06:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Yes, multiple options available (discuss during interview)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 on days, 1:2 on weekends
• Average Daily Census: 6 patients
• Floating: Yes, within service line and scope (no floating to sister facilities)
• Locals: Not accepted within 75-mile radius
• Pending State License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days per 13-week contract
• Block schedule: Not accommodated

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience (first-timers not accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency)
  • AART or CCI certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system preferred
• Special Requirements:

  • Endovascular Interventions
  • Siemens equipment experience
  • Sterile Technique
  • Hybrid OR experience
  • TEVAR and EVAR procedures

Facility Highlights

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 422
• Scrubs Provided
• Charting System: EPIC
• Free Parking

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required (for Missouri licenses)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Professional references required (two, preferably supervisors within last year)
• Education verification required (cannot pend at start)
• Various health documents required including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year
  • Fit mask test (N95 respirator)
  • Immunizations and titers (Tdap, TB screening, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella)
  • Flu vaccination or exemption (2024-2025 season)
• Facility-specific documents such as HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and latex allergy questionnaire must be completed prior to start
• Fingerprinting required for certain assignments (especially in Illinois long-term care or rehab units)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must adhere to facility policies including fingernail and dress code policies to avoid being sent home.
• Candidates must have an Aya Healthcare badge and facility photo badge prior to starting.
• Floating within the service line is expected to meet facility needs.
• Candidates must be prepared for on-call duties and weekend shifts as scheduled.

This position is ideal for experienced IR Techs with hybrid OR expertise looking for a travel contract in a well-established acute care hospital system.