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: Rotation includes weekdays and weekends; approximately 8 on-call days per month with a 30-minute response time; every third weekend required (5-6 total weekends during contract)
• Floating: Required to float to a sister facility for 1 week during contract
• Average Daily Census: 7-10 patients
• Work Setting: Interventional vascular radiology suite performing peripheral angiography/venography with interventions such as EVAR, TEVAR, carotid stenting, neuro-intervention including acute stroke, embolization
• Equipment: Fluoroscopy (Siemens preferred), Ultrasound preferred, PACS
• Procedural Responsibilities:

  • Equipment setup and maintenance
  • 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
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Radius Rule: 100-mile radius; 75-99 miles requires facility approval

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of recent Interventional Radiology Technologist experience
• ARRT certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Orientation: Occurs every other Monday; 2-day orientation (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management training
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • Includes SSN trace, county, sex offender, national, and international searches if applicable
• Drug Screen: Must be within 30 days of start; includes standard panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, propoxyphene)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, signed by appropriate provider, confirming good health and no limitations
  • Annual fit mask testing (N95 3M 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205) required; PAPR accommodations available if fit test fails
  • Negative TB test within 3 months or negative chest X-ray if positive TB history
  • Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity required (vaccines or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity documentation required
  • Varicella immunity required (vaccines or positive titers)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved exemption; flu vaccine not required outside this window
  • COVID-19 vaccination not required (proof or declination accepted)
• References: Minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references within past 2 years required
• Skills Checklist: Annual specialty-specific skills checklist required
• Driver’s License & Social Security Card: Valid driver's license and legible social security card required

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Blue surgical scrubs provided by hospital
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free for travelers
• Submission Restrictions: Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this facility
• Blocked Schedule Requests: May be accommodated within reason, to be discussed during interview

This position offers a challenging role in a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital environment, focusing on advanced interventional radiology procedures with a supportive team and comprehensive orientation and compliance process.