Interventional Radiology Technologist
Tampa, FL
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tampa, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Caseload: 20-30 cases per day
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma, Level I Pediatric Trauma
• Unit: 4 procedure rooms (3 with biplane imaging), equipment includes Siemens and GE systems
• Typical Procedures: Stroke intervention, neurointerventions, PE thrombectomy & thrombolysis, DVT interventions, pain management, oncology procedures (Y-90, MAAs, chemoembolizations), stents, ablations, angioplasty, angiograms, nephrogram, kyphoplasty, vascular and neurological studies, stroke thromectomy IR experience required
• Charting System: Cerner EMR (preferred)
• Scrub Color: Black or Navy
• Parking: Included

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Florida
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Vascular Technologist experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT certification

Work Requirements

• Weekend Work: Required
• On-Call: Yes, 8-10 call days per month including one Saturday per month

  • 30-minute response time required
  • 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

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Standard background check within 1 year including 7 years of residence/work/school history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start; Livescan electronic fingerprinting recommended if not already cleared
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; foreign equivalency evaluation required if education was completed outside the US or Puerto Rico
• Physical Exam: Required within 6 months of start
• TB Testing: PPD, Qgold, or T-spot within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray required if prior positive PPD; TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of annual TB test
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), 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
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or documented declination required (masking required if declined)
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (exemptions accepted)
• Drug Testing: Standard 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Respirator Clearance: Required annually if respirator use is necessary

Required Training and Competencies

• Stroke Education CEUs: 8 total stroke-related CEUs required (including NIH Stroke Certification and mRS certification)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable, minimum score 80%
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable, minimum score 80%
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for RNs in specified units, must score 100% on lethal arrhythmia section
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for Behavioral Health and highly desired for Psych ER (not applicable for this role)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Clear, professional photo with solid background required prior to start
• Dress Code & Tobacco Policy: Must be acknowledged and followed
• Account Registration & Modules: Must register and complete required online training modules prior to start (4-8 hours estimated)
• AHCA Privacy Policy, Affidavit, and Demographic Information: Required for all clinical candidates
• References: Two professional references from the past 2 years required
• Employment Application and Skills Checklist: Must be completed and uploaded

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• No Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions in contract
• Candidates must be able to respond to on-call duties within 30 minutes
• Floating within scope is mandatory to meet facility needs
• COVID-19 vaccination exemptions accepted for medical or religious reasons

This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment with a wide variety of interventional radiology procedures in a high-acuity acute care setting. Candidates should be prepared for weekend and on-call responsibilities and have strong vascular IR experience.