Interventional Radiology Technician
Rockville, MD
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technician (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Caseload Ratio: 8-12 patients per shift
Weekend Requirement: 1 full weekend call per month
On-Call: Approximately 7-10 days per month; must respond within 30 minutes of activation (STEMI Call team) with a guaranteed 2-hour callback
Floating: No floating between units required
Start Date: ASAP
Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• 360 staffed beds

Job Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Maryland
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Experience within the last year as an Interventional Radiology Technologist

Health & Safety

• Strict no-tobacco/nicotine policy (includes cigarettes, vaping, gum, patches, etc.)
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start, including cotinine/nicotine and marijuana panels; failure results in cancellation
• Fit testing required within 12 months of start; no onsite fit testing or exemptions allowed without approved accommodation
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (QuantiFERON or TSPOT within 90 days) or two-step TB skin test
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required for low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive quantitative IGG titer within 5 years; series must be repeated if low titer
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required for low titer)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved exemption
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declinations require facility approval
• Visual acuity screening within 6 months of start, repeated annually (minimum corrected 20/40 vision)
• Color blind exam within 5 years, required for all travelers

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; international searches required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification: Transcript, diploma, or third-party verification required (highest degree completed)
• Maryland CJIS/DSS/FBI fingerprinting required for behavioral health units (not applicable here)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually (as applicable)
• Radiation badge provided by facility for new radiology hires (including IR techs)
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required for new candidates in radiology-related roles

Additional Facility Requirements

• Scrubs provided
• Charting systems: Cerner, McKesson
• Parking available with badge access at no cost
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (taken within last 6 months, professional attire, neutral background)
• Facility-specific tobacco-free workplace acknowledgment form must be signed
• No floating between units
• No block scheduling accommodations

Summary

This is a travel/contract Interventional Radiology Technician position in an acute care, Level II trauma hospital in Maryland. The role requires day shifts with 10-hour workdays, weekend call, and on-call responsibilities. Candidates must hold an MD license, ARRT certification, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. The facility enforces a strict no-nicotine policy and requires comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and background checks. The position offers a supportive environment with provided scrubs, electronic charting, and free parking. Prior travel experience is not required.

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