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

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Facility: Ohio States Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Hospital System: Outside In

Job Description

• Work in a hybrid OR suite utilized by Neurosurgeons specialized in endovascular procedures.
• Cases include diagnostic cerebral angiograms, stroke treatment, ruptured aneurysms, AVMs, and carotid stenting.
• Shift: Negotiable 4x10s (6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), Monday-Friday.
• On-call required for after hours and weekends with a minimum of 125 hours of call per month.
• Documentation system: Epic.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended/required depending on unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for ER-related units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) for L&D, Post-Partum, OB units
• NIH Stroke Certification for ER and Critical Care RNs
• State License verification within 30 days of start
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• Tech Certification verification (varies by role)

Patient Age Groups

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Work Settings

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

Skills & Experience Required

• PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• C-ARM operation
• Biopsies
• X-ray procedures including Surgery/C-Arm
• Interventional procedures including:

  • Stents
  • Angioplasty
  • Angiograms
  • Peripheral vascular studies (upper and lower extremity, abdomen, pelvic)
  • Stroke treatment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

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, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or 3-vaccine series)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Background & Screening

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start (including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide, sex offender, MVR if applicable)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start (code 3701.881)
• Pending background and fingerprint results require attestation
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring for Aya candidates
• 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 (accredited programs only)
• Transcript/diploma required for Respiratory Therapists
• Facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fraud/waste/abuse training, and ethics compliance must be reviewed and signed

Notes

• Candidates using a compact license from states other than Ohio must complete a Residency Declaration Form.
• Some certifications can be renewed onsite.
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams may be required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RNs within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Fingerprinting and background check processes are time-sensitive and must be completed promptly.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialized cardiovascular and neurointerventional environment within a Level I trauma and teaching hospital setting.