Interventional Radiology Technologist
Minneapolis, MN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (IR Tech)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology Tech)
• Shift: 8:00 AM or 8:30 AM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
• Daily Caseload: Approximately 9 cases per tech
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• First-time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, 0-4 assignments per month; additional on-call is elective
• Weekend Requirement: On call as needed
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Pending State License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 5 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

Required Experience & Skills

• Work Setting Experience: Inpatient, Operating Room, Emergency Room, Interventional Radiology
• X-ray Procedure Experience: Extremities, Abdomen/GI, Spine/Pelvis, Head, Chest/Thorax, Lower and Upper Extremities
• IR/Angio/Special Procedures Experience:

  • Stents
  • Angioplasty
  • Angiograms
  • Nephrogram
  • Peripheral procedures
  • Drainages (upper and lower extremity)
  • Abdomen and pelvic studies
  • Genitourinary studies
  • Vascular studies
  • Venous access
  • Neurological studies

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC certified (RQI acceptable, certificate of completion not accepted)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, CWCN, CWON – Required as applicable based on unit/job description
• State License: Minnesota state license verification required (primary source verification)
• Other Certifications: Medication/Pharmacology competency exams and other competency exams as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start date (7-year standard MN statewide search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 1 year of start
• Transcript/Diploma verification as applicable
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (no fingerprint pending starts allowed)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 12 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start for fit testing

Additional Information

• Scrubs are provided by the unit
• Charting system: Excellian/Epic
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Magnet, Teaching, Level III Trauma
• Total staffed beds: 672
• Parking available at a flat hourly rate

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an Interventional Radiology Tech with at least 1 year of experience in relevant inpatient and IR settings. The position requires BLS and ARRT certifications, with additional certifications as applicable. Candidates must be prepared for on-call duties and meet all background, licensing, and health compliance requirements prior to starting. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.