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 a skilled and experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist to join the team. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience (screening for 1 year) and holds essential certifications. The position follows normal business hours with rotating days off and includes call requirements.

Schedule

• Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday with a rotating day off
• Call Requirements:

  • One primary weekday and one backup weekday per month
  • One weekend 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 using 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 throughout procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records in EPIC (preferred)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting results
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification for nursing candidates (if applicable)
• High school transcript or diploma required for RRTs
• Fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) required within 1 year of start; must be completed under specific codes
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current and AHA-approved
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Competency exams including medication test/pharmacology and unit-specific exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for RNs (not applicable to this role unless RN)

Facility-Specific Policies and Documents

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting training and acknowledgment required
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually
• Proof of fingerprint completion required for all candidates
• Background acknowledgment form required for subcontractors

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required unless medically exempt
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

History and Documentation

• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leader)
• Employment application required for all candidates
• Skills checklist required

This position offers a structured schedule, requires specific certifications and experience, and mandates compliance with detailed background, health, and facility policies.