Interventional Radiology Technologist
Pomona, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel Contract

Location: Pomona, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:00-17:00 or 07:30-17:30
• Call Requirement: 5 weekday nights and 1 full weekend every 6 weeks (7 shifts in a 6-week schedule)
• Average Daily Census: 7-15 cases
• Work Locations: May float between Mainland and Atlantic City campuses as needed
• Uniform and Parking: Uniform provided upon arrival; parking available at each facility

Required Experience and Skills

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year based on specialty requirements and preferred certifications

• Experience Required:

  • Interventional Radiology (IR), Scrub, and Special Procedures experience required
  • Hybrid OR experience desired

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NJ State License (can be obtained prior to start)
  • ARRT VI certification preferred

• Prior Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS and BLS certifications required (AHA standards)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP for RRTs)
• Pass/Fail “In House Skills Assessment” during orientation (contract may be cancelled if failed)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for nurses (except OR and Case Managers)
• Competency exams specific to unit assignment
• Core Mandatories/Inservice Training with testing and passing score of 80% or above, updated annually
• NIH Stroke Certification required for RNs in certain units (ER, ICU, etc.)

Licensure and Verification

• NJ State License verification required within 30 days of start
• ARRT certification and NJ Rad Tech license required for Radiology Techs
• Primary source verification for licenses and certifications

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam (medical clearance) within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (not required for Lab Techs or Sterile Processing Techs)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (October 1 - March 31) with medical/religious exemptions accepted upon approval
• 10-panel drug test within 60 days of start

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year search and international search if applicable
• Education verification required
• Employment history verification covering 2 years prior to start
• References: 2 current references from supervisors or educators within past 2 years
• Skills checklist appropriate to assigned unit completed within last 12 months
• Performance evaluation updated annually by agency
• Signed HIPAA statement and orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Various facility-specific documents and job description acknowledgements required

Additional Notes

• Call is a requirement for this position
• Hybrid OR experience is desired but not mandatory
• Locals accepted with a rate differential (not relevant for job consideration)
• Uniform and parking provided

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals in Radiology/Cardiology looking for a 13-week travel contract in New Jersey with a structured weekday schedule and call responsibilities. First-time travelers are welcome.