Interventional Radiology Technologist
Charleston, WV
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology)
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (Monday-Friday), typically 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• On-Call: Approximately 8 days per month including 1 weekend per month; 30-minute response time required
• Floating: Required to float to a nearby general facility for 1 week during contract
• Average Daily Census: 7-10 patients
• Work Setting: Interventional vascular radiology suite
• Procedures: Peripheral angiography/venography with intervention, EVAR, TEVAR, carotid stenting, neuro-intervention including acute stroke, embolization
• Equipment: Fluoroscopy (Siemens preferred), Ultrasound preferred, PACS
• Responsibilities:

  • Equipment setup and maintenance
  • Accurate patient monitoring
  • EKG lead placement
  • Prep access site
  • Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
  • Room circulator and scrub role maintaining sterile field
  • Use of vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
• Infection Control: Strict sterile technique required
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to reasonable blocked schedule requests (to be discussed at interview)
• Travel Radius: 100-mile radius rule; exceptions require facility approval

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation occurs every other Monday and lasts 2 days (Thursday and Friday)
• Orientation includes Cerner Infusion Management training
• 40 hours per week guaranteed

Health & Safety Requirements

• Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31) unless medically exempt with documentation
  • COVID-19 vaccine not required; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted
  • Tdap vaccination required (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters may be needed if titers are negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or positive titer required; candidate can start with 2nd booster pending
• TB Testing: Negative TB test within 3 months of start required; 2-step skin test or preferred QGold/TSpot testing accepted
• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Drug Screen: Must be completed within 30 days of start and updated annually; includes a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required for N95 masks; accommodations available for PAPR if fit test is failed
• Other: Annual TB questionnaire required for positive TB responders

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start required
• Additional screenings: SSN trace, sex offender search, national and international criminal searches (if applicable)
• EPLS/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be completed independently within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Sex offender search processed separately and updated annually
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• Valid driver’s license and social security card required

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this facility
• Scrubs: Blue surgical scrubs issued by hospital
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free for travelers
• On-call rotation includes weekdays and weekends, with every third weekend required (5-6 total weekends during contract)

This position is ideal for an Interventional Radiology Tech with at least 1 year of experience, who is comfortable with on-call duties, floating, and working in a high-acuity interventional vascular radiology environment. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and health requirements prior to start.