Interventional Radiology Technologist
Stockton, California
Saint Joseph's Medical Center

IR Technologist (Interventional Radiology) - Stockton, California

Job Details

• Specialty: IR Tech (Interventional Radiology Technologist)
• Location: Stockton, California
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
• Unit: Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology
• Labs/Suites: 4 rooms
• Average Cases per Day: 15-20
• Call Requirement:

  • Call required up to two weekends per month
  • Call schedule from 5pm Friday to 7am Monday
  • One weekday call per week
  • Response time: 30 minutes
• Orientation: 1-2 days unit-specific orientation
• Floating: Not required

Job Description

• Work primarily in IR and Cath Lab performing interventional radiology procedures.
• Must be comfortable working with critically ill patients, including STEMI cases (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction).
• Procedures include use of laser, rotablator, nitric oxide, IVUS, Impella, IABP, FFR, angiojet.
• Experience with coronary and peripheral circulation procedures, balloon pumps, and Impella devices is required.
• Fluoroscopy use is mandatory.
• Familiarity with Merge Hemo system preferred; experience with Siemens/Phillips cath lab equipment is a plus but not required.
• 24/7 cardiologist and respiratory therapist support available.
• Pharmacy available 24/7.
• Scrubs provided (teal blue).

Required Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• California CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist) license required if ARRT certified.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Fluoroscopy certification required.
• Experience with coronary, balloon pumps, and Impella devices mandatory.
• Completion of all required training modules prior to arrival is mandatory; failure to complete will delay start.

Additional Information

• Charge nurse coverage during day shifts; circulator nurse acts as charge nurse after hours.
• Respiratory therapists present during ventilated cases.
• Candidates should be comfortable with high-acuity patients and a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience with Merge software is a bonus.

This position is ideal for IR Technologists with strong interventional cardiology experience seeking a 13-week contract with call responsibilities and a focus on critical care procedures.