Interventional Radiology Technologist
Richmond, VA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Rad Tech - Interventional Radiology

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Interventional Radiology
• Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 3-4 Techs, 3-4 RNs, 1 Scheduler/Coordinator
  • Night Shift: Call
• Patient Ratios: Vary depending on IR procedure
• Equipment: Discovery 740 IGS
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills and Experience

• Specialty: Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in specialty
• Required Certifications:

  • ARRT Certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Must Have Skills:

  • Critical Care Experience
  • Procedural Area Experience
  • Moderate Sedation
• Preferred Skills:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • Experience with Meditech EMR

Typical Procedures

• Biopsies / Drain Insertion
• Angiograms / Peripheral Vascular Procedures
• Paracenteses / Thoracentesis
• Assisting with CT Coronary, MRI Monitoring, Myelograms
• Line Placement

Work Environment and Expectations

• Personality Fit: Outgoing, self-starter, team-oriented, positive attitude
• Floating: Unlikely, but may assist in CT, MRI, Radiology
• Dress Code: Scrubs provided
• Call Requirements:

  • 1-2 nights of call per week
  • 1 weekend of call every 4-5 weekends

Notes

• This is a tech position, not an RN role.
• RNs are not required to scrub cases.
• No indication that prior travel experience is required for this role.