Neuro Interventional Radiology Technologist
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technologist

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Neuro-Interventional Radiology performing diagnostic cerebral angiograms including coiling, stenting, embolizations, and stroke thrombectomies.
• Additional procedures include venous samplings, operating room angiograms, lumbar punctures, and other neurovascular-related procedures.
• Work involves operating a Siemens Bi-plane system for neurovascular image acquisition, post-processing images, and circulating cases.
• Scrub experience is not required.
• Department performs some pediatric procedures.
• Collaborate with a team of neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons.

Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (07:30 - 18:00)
• Daily caseload: 6-8 procedures per technologist
• Call required: Weeknight call rotation and weekend call rotation (weekend call Friday 16:00 through Monday 07:30)
• Call shifts scheduled approximately 3-4 times in a 13-week assignment
• Floating within service line may be required; no floating to sister facilities
• Local radius rule: 75 miles
• Pending state license accepted
• No block schedule accommodation
• No locals accepted

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, with at least 1 year of Neuro-Interventional Radiology experience
• For first-time Interventional Radiology Technologists, a minimum of 2 years of Neuro-Interventional Radiology experience is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification or ARRT (R) required
• Must be able to meet call requirements

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital, Level Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1259
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub colors: Black, Red, or White

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification required prior to start
• Professional license primary source verification required
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required annually (N95 respirators)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaires must be completed prior to start
• Competency exams and unit-specific skills checklists required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Weekend call is required but weekend shifts are not regularly scheduled
• Floating within the service line may be required to meet facility needs
• Orientation and parking information will be provided; parking fees may apply for day/night rotations
• References: Two professional references required, preferably supervisors within the last year
• Employment application and performance evaluations may be required

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro-Interventional Radiology Technologists seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on neurovascular procedures.