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

Interventional Radiology Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Additional Hours: One Saturday shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) during the 13-week period
• Weekend Call: Assigned 1-2 times per 13-week assignment (Friday 4:00 PM through Monday 7:30 AM)
• Backup Coverage: May be assigned backup duty once a week due to procedural nature of work
• Daily Caseload: 6-8 procedures per technologist
• Rooms: 9 procedural rooms
• Floating: Floating within facility and scope of care is required; no floating to sister facilities
• Local Radius Rule: Candidates must be located more than 75 miles away (no locals accepted)
• Pending State License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Job Description

Perform interventional radiology procedures including but not limited to:

• Central venous catheter placements/replacements
• Diagnostic angiograms
• Y-90 mappings/treatments
• Gastrostomy tubes
• Percutaneous nephrostomy tubes
• Peripheral artery disease leg cases
• Other vascular-related procedures

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification required
• Experience with contrast media required

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 of highest relevant degree required
• Primary source verification of professional license required (NURSYS for Missouri licenses)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene and dress code policies, and regulatory compliance education must be completed and updated annually
• Badge photo required (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, unit-specific, dysrhythmia/EKG if applicable)
• Orientation modules completion required for RNs and LVNs (not required for allied health professionals)

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 1259
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: $67/month for rotating and day shifts; free for night shifts
• Public transportation options available

Notes

• Floating is limited to within the facility and scope of care only
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this assignment
• Candidates must be prepared for weekend call and backup assignments
• Must have experience with procedural interventional radiology equipment and contrast use

This position is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology Technologists seeking a travel contract with a reputable acute care teaching hospital in Missouri.