Interventional Radiology Technologist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Interventional Radiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Shift Details

• Day shift: 4x10-hour shifts (Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with 1 day off per week
• On-call requirements:

  • Two weeknights per week (5:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
  • One weekend per month (Friday 5:30 PM – Monday 7:00 AM)
• Call back response time: 30 minutes
• Floating required to other hospital departments within skill set if census is low
• No time off allowed during specified holidays and holiday weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; must be current and uploaded as actual certificate
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for certain units; must be current and uploaded as actual certificate
• ARRT (R) with advanced certification in one of the following:

  • Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
  • Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
  • Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
• State license valid for Tennessee; must be current and verifiable within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification required (actual downloaded certificate, no screenshots/photos)

Experience & Skills

• Must have recent Neuro experience including Neuro/Stroke cases
• Experience with PACS, Contrast, Biopsies
• Familiarity with Siemens equipment
• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have recent relevant experience in specialty and neuro/stroke

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check must cover 7 years and include:

  • SSN Trace with complete address history
  • Alias verification
  • National and state sex offender registries
  • National criminal and federal criminal searches
  • State abuse registry
  • Other specified checks as per facility requirements
• Drug testing within 45 days of start, covering a comprehensive panel including Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Fentanyl, Marijuana, Opiates, and others
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, APRN, or PA confirming fitness for duty
• Negative TB test (QGold or Skin Test) within 1 year; chest x-ray if prior positive
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required for starts on/after 9/8/2025 (no declinations accepted except approved medical/religious exemptions)

Competency & Skills Verification

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing within 12 months (100% score required)
• Competency Exam (Core Parts I, II, III) with minimum 80% pass rate, updated annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for RNs) within 12 months, minimum 80% score
• Skills checklist updated within the last year, signed or DocuSigned

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge: passport style, solid background, no filters or facial piercings
• Utility bill or lease/mortgage statement in candidate’s name with address >75 miles from contracted facility
• Two supervisory references from employers within the last 3 years
• Employment application with 7-year work history, no unexplained gaps over 30 days, and active nursing license details

Requirements / Qualifications

• Interventional Radiology Technologist with at least 1 year of experience
• Recent Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ARRT (R) certification
• Advanced certification in one of the following:

  • Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
  • Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
  • Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)

Important Notes

• Bi-weekly orientation provided
• Travelers requesting time off during specified holidays will not be accommodated
• Must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and attestation documents prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology professionals with strong neuro/stroke skills, advanced ARRT certifications, and the ability to work flexible shifts including on-call and floating assignments.