Cardiac Interventional Radiology Technologist
New Brunswick, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Cases per Day: 5-10
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Schedule Requirements:

  • Every other weekend and holiday (as applicable)
  • On-call up to 3 nights per week (5 PM – 7 AM)
  • No block scheduling
• Locals: Accepted
• Unit: Cardiac Interventional Radiology
• Scrubs: Provided by hospital

Licenses & Certifications Required

• New Jersey State License
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Teaching Hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred

Skills & Procedures

• Scrub and circulate
• Interventional body and neuro procedures
• Endovascular interventions
• Abdominal & pelvic interventions
• Genitourinary interventions

Equipment Experience

• Sterile procedure and equipment setup
• Closure devices
• EKOS system
• Familiarity with GE and Phillips Angio Suites

Charting System

• EPIC: Radiant, Q-site

On-Call & Scheduling

• Maximum 3 nights on-call in a 7-day period (5 PM – 7 AM)
• No block scheduling

Holiday Policy

• Work 1 of the 2 winter holidays

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 form
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License required within 48 hours of signing)
• E-Verify clearance
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (including alias and multi-level searches)
• State-specific exclusions list (New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List)
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification (minimum 1 year prior to start, with no gaps over 30 days)
• References: 2 within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference

Certifications & Training Requirements

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for Interventional Radiology RN and related units
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all RNs and related techs
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Not typically required for this role
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Not typically required for this role
• Chemotherapy Certification: Not required for this role
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Not required for this role
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required if working in adult critical care or stroke units (confirm applicability)
• Pass/Fail Testing: Pharmacology and EKG competency exams required with remediation policy
• Competency Exams: Medication, Dysrhythmia/EKG, and general competency exams required within 12 months of start
• Color Blind Testing: Required within 1 year if job tasks require color discrimination

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test for respirator use if applicable (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Latex allergy questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
• Respiratory medical clearance prior to start (annual update required)
• Immunizations or immunity proof required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)

Additional Notes

• Teaching hospital experience is mandatory
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Locals are accepted for this travel/contract role
• Hospital provides scrubs
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies including annual education sign-offs and safety manuals
• Candidates switching between RWJBarnabas Health sites with less than 30-day gaps may reuse certain documentation

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Radiology/Cardiology travel contract position in New Jersey.