Interventional Radiology Technologist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Candidate may be assigned to an "Emergency Team" during emergency events, requiring staying at the facility until the event passes or serving as part of a relief team.
• On-call required with a 30-minute response time.
• Rotating weekends required.
• Scrub experience required.
• Neuro Interventional Radiology (Neuro IR) experience required.
• Accepting candidates with 1 year of experience only if they have neuro and scrub experience.
• Otherwise, a minimum of 2 years of experience is required.

Required Experience

• Specialty Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years (or 1 year if neuro and scrub experience is demonstrated).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing the contract.
• Active Louisiana state license or Compact license required upon submission.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and sex offender search required.
• Education verification required if no state license.
• Required certifications (AHA or RQI accepted):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment; confirm with program management if unclear.

Compliance & Health Requirements

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy).
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health.
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • TB (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 12 months)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Tdap (for certain departments)
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30).
• COVID-19 medical or religious exemption forms available if applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Employment application/resume required with 7 years of employment history and explanations for gaps.
• Photo for badge: full color, passport-style, taken within last 6 months.
• Competency exam specific to specialty required annually.
• Color blind testing required for lab staff.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for some specialties; not required for ICU.

Important Notes

• Candidates uncomfortable with emergency team assignments should not apply.
• Emergency preparedness checklist required for assignments during hurricane season (June 1 - Nov 30).
• Backfill position available ASAP.

This position offers a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, specialized neuro IR and scrub skills, and readiness for emergency response.