Interventional Radiology Technologist
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (IR Tech)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology)
• Shift: Start time between 07:00 - 08:30 AM, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Daily Caseload: Approximately 9 cases per tech
• On-Call: Yes, 0-5 assignments per month (more is elective)
• Weekend Requirement: On call as needed
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Pending State License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 5 days

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Work Setting Experience Required: Inpatient, Operating Room, Emergency Room, Interventional Radiology
• X-ray Procedure Experience Required: Extremities, Abdomen/GI, Spine/Pelvis, Head, Chest/Thorax, Lower and Upper Extremities
• IR/Angio/Special Procedures Experience Required:

  • Stents
  • Angioplasty
  • Angiograms
  • Nephrogram
  • Peripherals
  • Drainages (upper and lower extremity)
  • Abdomen and Pelvic
  • Genitourinary Studies
  • Vascular Studies
  • Venous Access
  • Neurological Studies

Required Certifications & Licenses

• License: Must hold a valid license appropriate for Interventional Radiology Tech in Minnesota
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted, RQI acceptable, certificate of completion not accepted
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM as applicable (review unit/job description for applicability)
• Competency Exams: Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam and other competency exams as required

Background & Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start (including MN statewide search and other standard checks)
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (no fingerprints pending allowed)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start for fit testing

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided by the unit
• Charting system: Excellian/Epic
• Facility is a Short Term Acute Care, Magnet, Teaching, Level III Trauma center
• Parking available at a flat hourly rate

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an Interventional Radiology Tech in Minneapolis, MN. The position requires at least 1 year of specialty experience with a valid Minnesota license and ARRT certification. The role involves working Monday through Friday with on-call responsibilities and requires experience in a variety of radiology procedures and settings. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications are mandatory prior to start. First-time travelers are accepted.