Interventional Radiology Technologist
Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center

Interventional Radiology

Location: Sacramento, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift, 4x10 hours (7:00 to 17:30)
• 40 hours per week
• Varied call nights and weekends
• Rotating weekends

Role Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diagnostic and interventional radiology exams, which may include hybrid procedures
• Operates complex stationary and mobile diagnostic equipment
• Ensures routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames
• Prepares for and assists physicians during diagnostic and guidance imaging for invasive procedures
• Explains procedures, medications, contrast media, and associated biological effects to patients in a clear, professional manner to alleviate fear and anxiety

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in California
• Interventional Radiology Technologist with 2 years of experience
• Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• Fluoroscopy certification
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Onboarding Requirements

Background and Screening

• 7-year background check, completed within 6 months of start
• Sex offender search, completed within 90 days of start
• Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC), with monthly re-checks
• FACIS Level 3 search, completed within 2 weeks of start, with monthly re-checks
• State-specific provider search (California Medi-Cal)
• Education verification (highest level achieved; not required if high school is the highest level)
• Employment history covering the most recent 7 years, with no gaps; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Employment verification with start and end dates, position, and rehire eligibility for each position
• Two professional references

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• TB test within 90 days of start (negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT, or 2 PPDs), renewed annually; a negative chest X-ray is required within 1 year if the TB test is positive
• Tdap within the past 10 years, or a lifetime Tdap with a TD booster within the past 10 years
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity (titer or vaccination records)
• Hepatitis B vaccine series or signed declination
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination, required during flu season (November 1 to April 30)
• In-person color vision exam, completed before start (online exams are not accepted)
• Respiratory fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually, plus respiratory safety clearance renewed annually

Documents and Training

• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Competency exam, as applicable to the profession
• Required facility orientation, code of conduct, and policy documents, signed before start
• Conditional offer of employment attestation, completed before start