Interventional Radiology Technologist
Los Angeles, California
Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Los Angeles, California
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30)
• Call Required: 10-14 shifts per month with rotating weekends
• Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends
• Paper charting required
• No Return to Office (RTO) within first two weeks due to orientation; all RTO must be submitted upfront

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in Interventional Radiology (IR) (can be combined Cath/EP/IR)
• Preferred 2 years experience in IR
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required (1st timers OK)

Skills & Procedures Required

• Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures
• PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Procedures including but not limited to:

  • CVC (Perma cath, ports, HD cath)
  • Nephrostomy, Abcessograms, Cholecystogram tube, Fistulograms
  • Peripheral vascular cases, Abdominal vascular, GI bleed, Embolizations
  • Adrenal Angiography, Angioplasty, Aortography, Chemoembolization
  • Chest Tube Placement, ERCP, Gastrostomy Tube Placement
  • IVC filter placement and removal, Liver Biopsy, Mesenteric Angiogram
  • Paracentesis, Pelvic angiography, Percutaneous Hepatic Angiography
  • Pulmonary arteriography, Renal Angiography, Selective visceral angiography
  • Stent placement, Thoracentesis, Catheter/drain exchange, Cholecystostomy
  • Internal/external biliary drainage, Renal Artery Stent Placement
  • Ureteral Stent Placement, Uterine Arterial Embolization, TIPS
  • Central Venous Access/Port Placement, Dialysis Graft Creation/Revision
  • Dialysis Graft interventions (fistulograms/declots), Endovascular Interventions
  • Upper and Lower Extremity Angiography, Thrombolysis/Thrombectomy
  • Central Venous Access (non-Tunneled/PICC lines and Tunneled Port)
  • Central Venous Lines care and maintenance
  • Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Vascular Closure Systems (Perclose, StarClose)
  • Isolation Precautions and use of Rapid Response team

Equipment

• Preferred X-ray: Philips C-arm and Siemens bi-plane
• Team: 2-3 techs; on call 1 tech and 2 RNs

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• ARRT-R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Fluoro Permit
• State Licensed (California CRT)

Orientation & Training Requirements

• No RTO during first two weeks (orientation period)
• Pass/fail testing for Dysrhythmia/EKG may be required depending on unit
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI with physical, in-person portion required for RNs in ER and ICU (can pend if online version on file)
• Fire Card specific to Los Angeles required (2-week grace period after start if not obtained prior)
• NIH Stroke Certification required for RNs working in ER, ICU/CCU, CCL, DOU, IR, M/S, Stepdown, and TELE (preferred for LVNs)
• Harassment Prevention Training (1 hour CA training for non-supervisory positions)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming fitness for duty and communicable disease free
• Negative 7-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start and annually thereafter (with religious exemption process available)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • TB test (Negative TSPOT, Qgold, or 2 PPDs within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 lifetime vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (3 dose series, positive titer, or declination)
• Seasonal Flu and COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31) with mask mandate for unvaccinated in patient care areas
• Annual TB Questionnaire

Documentation & Verification

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start
• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days
• Education verification (highest level) required
• Employment application/resume with at least 1 year relevant experience and 7 years work history if applicable
• 2 professional references from manager or above (clinical candidates) validated within 2 years
• Skills checklist updated annually (not required for non-licensed workers)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge (white background, shoulders up)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit all requested Return to Office (RTO) dates upfront, including doctor's appointments
• Orientation includes completion of Oracle modules prior to start
• Facility requires specific pass/fail competency exams depending on unit and specialty

This position is ideal for Interventional Radiology professionals with at least 1 year of IR experience, comfortable with a variety of advanced IR procedures, and able to work rotating weekends and call shifts in a travel/contract role in Los Angeles, CA.