Interventional Radiology Technologist
Tampa, FL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tampa, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology)
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Caseload: 20-30 cases per day per tech
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, 8-10 call days per month including one Saturday per month

  • 30-minute response time required to arrive at hospital
  • On-call sleep rooms available
• Floating: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required; no floating to sister facilities
• Block Schedule: Possible, to be discussed during interview
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: Apply after first call off per pay period

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Florida
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma, Level I Pediatric Trauma
• Beds: 615 staffed beds
• Procedure Rooms: 4 total; 3 with biplane imaging; equipment includes Siemens and GE systems
• Case Types: Stroke intervention, neurointerventions, PE thrombectomy & thrombolysis, DVT interventions, pain management, oncology procedures (Y-90, MAAs, chemoembolizations)
• Scrub Color: Black or Navy
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Included

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Standard background check within 1 year including 7-year history, SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation required for international education
• Education Verification: Required for all healthcare professionals
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting recommended)
• Physical Exam: Within 6 months of start date
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines, booster if low/equivocal titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines, booster if low/equivocal titers
• Drug Testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu Vaccination: Required or declination accepted with mask-wearing; deadlines apply for pre-start and working travelers
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required with exemptions accepted
• Respirator Clearance: Required annually if respirator use is needed

Additional Certifications & Competencies

• Stroke Education CEUs (8 total) including NIH Stroke Certification and Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) certification required for relevant units
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color Blindness test (Relias) required prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain nursing units (not applicable for this role)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification not required for this role

Documentation & Onboarding

• Professional photo for badge required prior to start (clear, solid background, no filters)
• Completion of facility-specific dress code and tobacco policy acknowledgment
• Completion of required online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours)
• References: 2 professional references from past 2 years required
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and approved

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• No Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions in contract
• Must be able to respond to on-call within 30 minutes
• Must maintain all certifications and licenses current throughout assignment

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity interventional radiology environment with a diverse case mix and advanced technology.