Hybrid OR Interventional Radiology Tech
Saint Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech

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

Position Details

• Role: IR Tech working in a hybrid OR (not Cath lab or IR lab) alongside CT surgeons for hybrid heart cases
• Schedule:

  • Primary: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (06:30 - 19:00)
  • Alternate: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours each (06:30 - 15:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Yes, multiple options available (discuss during interview)
• Floating: Yes, within service line and scope (no floating to sister facilities)
• Locals: Not accepted (must be outside 75-mile radius)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days per 13-week contract

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Must have hybrid OR experience (scrubbing, wiring, running table, layering 3D images)
• Experience with Siemens equipment required
• Experience with EVAR and TAVR procedures preferred
• Cath lab/IR experience helpful but focus is hybrid OR heart room cases
• Advanced modality tech skills required

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) certification
  • AART or CCI certification
• Preferred:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Licensing:

  • Pending Missouri state license accepted
  • Primary source verification of professional license required
  • NURSYS verification required for Missouri licenses

Facility Highlights

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

Special Requirements

• Endovascular Interventions experience
• Siemens equipment proficiency
• Sterile technique expertise
• Hybrid OR experience
• Knowledge of TEVAR and EVAR procedures

Patient Ratio & Census

• Day shift ratio: 1 tech to 5 patients
• Weekend ratio: 1 tech to 2 patients
• Average daily census: 6 patients

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Background check within 6 months (7-year search)
• Drug testing within 1 year, must include specific panels (amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (seasonal requirement)
• TB testing: Two negative PPDs or acceptable alternatives (T-Spot or Q-Gold) within 1 year
• HIPAA Acknowledgement, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Regulatory Compliance Education (annual training with 80%+ score)
• Other facility-specific documents and forms required prior to start

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers not accepted for this role
• Candidates must be able to meet all compliance and credentialing requirements prior to start
• Floating within the service line may be required to meet facility needs

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.