Interventional Radiology Technologist
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Athens, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Work Settings: Interventional Radiology (IR), Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Operating Room (OR)
• Facilities include: 1 IR suite, 1 OR hybrid room, and 1 multi-purpose room supporting IR and Vascular surgeons
• Average daily census: 15-20 patients
• Electronic systems used: Epic, Pyxis
• Scrub color provided by facility
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Call requirements: Weekend call coverage Friday night through Monday morning every 5-6th weekend
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days

Contract Length

• Approximately 14 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Interventional Radiology Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Experience working as an Interventional Radiology Technologist within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT(R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography)

Licensure

• Must hold a valid State of Georgia license appropriate for Radiology specialty

Clinical Screening

• Candidates will undergo a clinical screen to determine clinical fit before final manager approval

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County, national, and nationwide criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification of related degree
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific requirements if history of positive TB)
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster plan if needed
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster plan if needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• Color blindness test required; alternative assessment available if needed

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer (can be pending at start with proof in process)
• Two clinical references required
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length
• Clinical remediation is not allowed for competency exams, but work-based remediation is permitted
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units; failure after three attempts results in cancellation

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Interventional Radiology travel contract position.