Interventional Radiology Technologist
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Special Procedures Tech (Interventional Radiology Tech)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech with previous IR/Cath Lab and moderate sedation experience. The role involves working in a busy Interventional Radiology unit with advanced imaging equipment and a variety of complex procedures.

Unit Information

• Unit: Interventional Radiology
• Beds: 2 single plane (GE) rooms, 2 biplane (Philips) rooms
• Staffing:

  • 15 techs plus manager and Data/Quality Analyst
  • Nursing support for each room
• Shifts:

  • Day: 2 techs + 1 nurse per room
  • Night: 1 tech + 1 RN onsite
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Equipment:

  • Single plane GE systems
  • Biplane Philips systems
  • Invasive CT scanner
• EMR System: Cerner (Radnet)

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Interventional Radiology specialty (highest required)
• Previous experience in:

  • Interventional Radiology (scrub and circulate)
  • Neurointerventional Radiology (scrub and circulate)
• Moderate sedation experience required
• Certifications required:

  • ARRT Certification
  • BLS

Preferred Skills

• Vascular OR experience
• Cath Lab experience
• VI Registered List procedures familiarity

Typical Procedures Performed

• Dialysis work (Permcaths, fistulagrams)
• Nephrostomy tubes
• Arteriograms/embolizations
• Y-90 treatments
• G-tubes
• TIPS procedures
• Inari cases
• Cerebral arteriograms, coilings, pipelines
• Mechanical thrombectomies
• Vertebroplasties

Work Environment and Culture

• Flexible, team-oriented personality preferred
• Scrub color and attire provided by hospital
• Floating area: Vascular OR
• Weekend and On-call requirements:

  • Every 7th weekend worked
  • One night secondary call during the week

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.