Interventional Radiology Technologist
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: Up to 26 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday-Friday) with 1 rotating day off
• Weekend Requirement: Possible weekend coverage
• On Call: Required; one primary call per week and one primary call weekend per month with a 30-minute callback time
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work or take call one holiday per 13-week contract (rotated with staff)
• Call Off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Locals Accepted: No (radius rule applies)

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience in neuro and peripheral interventions
• Epic electronic health record experience required

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT (R) certification required — Cardiovascular (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI) preferred (VI preferred)
• BLS (AHA) required
• Virginia state license preferred; any active state license accepted (pending licenses accepted with emergency authorization)

Patient Population & Unit

• Work within inpatient/outpatient Interventional Radiology department
• Department includes:

  • 4 angiography suites (2 single-plane, 2 biplane)
  • 1 dedicated CT scanner
  • 1 multipurpose fluoroscopy suite for pain management
  • Advanced imaging technologies
• Focus on minimally invasive procedures for vascular, neuro, and oncologic conditions

Facility Highlights

• Private, not-for-profit acute care teaching hospital
• 703 licensed beds
• Region’s largest hospital and Level I Trauma Center for adult and pediatric patients
• Comprehensive Interventional Radiology department with advanced imaging and minimally invasive procedures

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or attestation required
• Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing (must meet radius rule)
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Background check: 7-year history within 1 year of start, including education verification
• Various certifications depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC) as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, free from communicable diseases
• Fit testing within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or mask/declination form during flu season
• 2 clinical references required
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Radiation badge must be supplied by the client (not provided by agency)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and acknowledge facility-specific orientation and compliance documents prior to start
• Emergency authorization available for travelers with pending Virginia licenses
• Facility requires strict adherence to radius rule for local candidates

This position is ideal for IR Techs with strong neuro and peripheral intervention experience looking for a travel contract in a high-acuity, technologically advanced hospital setting.