Interventional Radiology Technologist
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Interventional Radiology Tech

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Open to later start dates

Schedule

• Day shift, 5x8 hours (7:30 to 16:00), 40 hours per week
• Alternate schedule: 4x10s
• Call every 4th week: 1 weekend and 4 weekdays per month
• 50-mile radius rule applies

Role Overview

• Tech role, not nursing. Techs do not scrub.
• Imaging support in the OR, working in vascular IR and the Hybrid OR
• Clinical review followed by an offer from the manager once the candidate passes clinical review
• Academic medical center with a strong teaching culture. Travelers may be asked to help teach or review workflows during downtime.

Responsibilities

• Pull inventory and order cases in the electronic health record before procedures
• Run the table and controls during cases
• Perform 3D spins and work with fusion technology
• Stay actively engaged in the room throughout procedures, including filming and post-processing images
• Document inventory used during cases in the inventory system
• Work closely with vascular surgeons, the OR team, and the procedural team
• During downtime, use a C-arm to support simple surgical cases alongside X-ray staff, such as Impellas and cystos (AP fluoro of kidneys and bladder)

Requirements

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Virginia
• Interventional Radiology Technologist experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ARRT (R) registry required
• ARRT ID number required for radiologic technologist national certification verification
• Experience with Epic
• Competency exam required
• Two clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• Government-issued photo ID, carried on person during work hours

Preferred Qualifications

• ARRT VI

Strongly Desired Skills

The source states the following are "very important":

• Strong vascular/IR experience
• Familiarity with Hybrid OR procedures
• Ability to work independently
• Comfort being actively involved in the entire case workflow, not just operating equipment

Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal check within 60 days of start, updated annually; education verification through a third-party vendor; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• Drug screen: 10-panel, including marijuana (cannabinoids) and fentanyl, within 2 months of start; instant tests not accepted
• Physical: Completed within 12 months of start, attesting to ability to meet physical demands
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON within 12 months of start, or 2 PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 90 days of start). T-spot not accepted.
• Measles, mumps, rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer for each
• Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer, or negative surface antibody and negative antigen titer dated on or after the antibody
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer
• Tdap: Received after age 11; no declinations or exemptions
• Flu vaccine: Required by 10/31 for the 2026-27 season; no exemptions or declinations
• Fit testing: Required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite
• Documents: Completed application/resume, skills checklist (updated annually), and TB, release, and traveler compliance forms before start