Interventional Radiology Technologist
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technologist

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Overview

Seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience. The role involves performing interventional radiology procedures using Siemens imaging equipment. Normal business hours with rotating days off and call requirements.

Schedule

• Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Rotating day off
• Call Requirements:

  • One primary weekday and one backup weekday per month
  • One weekend every 6 weeks (alternating primary or backup)

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in interventional radiology
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Skills: Proficient in Siemens imaging equipment
• Preferred: Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system

Key Responsibilities

• Perform interventional radiology procedures
• Operate Siemens imaging equipment effectively
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records in EPIC (preferred)

Compliance & Credentialing Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and MVR if driving is required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required prior to start, with specific Ohio codes and timelines
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing
• Transcript or diploma verification required (including for foreign education)
• Pending background check attestation allowed if fingerprint results are pending

Certifications

• ACLS and BLS must be current and AHA-approved (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• National tech certification verification within 30 days of start (if applicable)

Competencies

• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for RNs (not applicable for this technologist role but noted for RN candidates)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series or signed declination
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer or documented medical exemption
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with mask requirement if declined
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, fraud/waste/abuse training, and ethics compliance must be reviewed and acknowledged

This position offers a structured schedule with call responsibilities and requires adherence to strict credentialing, background, and health compliance standards. Candidates should be prepared to complete all required documentation and certifications promptly.