Interventional Radiology Technologist
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Position: Interventional Radiology Tech - Days
• Minimum Experience: 2 years in Interventional Radiology required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs; may float between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodation
• Locals: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Per manager's discretion
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted shifts are guaranteed
• Special Policies:

  • Must be gone 1 year before returning as a traveler
  • System has a 2-contract limit (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short-term acute care
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Provided

Requirements & Certifications

• Experience: Must have Interventional Radiology (IR) experience
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Military
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Military
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Military (required for certain units)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for specific units
  • NIH Stroke Certification - Required and must be updated annually
• Competency Exams:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with remediation and strict passing criteria
• Acknowledgement: Pass/Fail Testing acknowledgment required for multiple units including IR

Scheduling & Work Expectations

• Days, weekends, and call required
• All callouts for scheduled shifts must be made up as deemed necessary by the department

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, international search if applicable)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days required
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • TDAP within last 10 years (no declinations accepted after 2/22/2021)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted after 2/22/2021)
  • Varicella titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted after 2/22/2021)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval and must be resubmitted annually
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but documentation accepted

Facility-Specific Documents & Policies (Must be completed prior to start)

• Photo for badge (passport-style, professional)
• Agency Personnel Form
• Emergency Contact Form
• Confidentiality and Information Agreement
• Patient Identification Agreement
• Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
• Staff Call Out Acknowledgement
• Corporate Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
• Policy Tech Access Acknowledgement
• Professional Appearance Acknowledgment
• Parking Registration (if driving to work)
• Computer Use Acknowledgement
• Flu Policy (review only)
• Orientation modules due Monday prior to start (completed through facility system)
• Job Descriptions for IR and related tech roles must be reviewed and signed

Additional Notes

• Return staff policy and contract limits strictly enforced
• Candidate must be prepared for floating and weekend/call responsibilities
• Strict compliance with background checks, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory
• Facility uses Epic for charting and provides scrubs

This position is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology Technologists seeking a travel contract role in a Level III Trauma Center with a strong emphasis on compliance, certifications, and flexibility in scheduling.