Interventional Radiology Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Virginia Mason Medical Center and Seattle Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech

Location: Seattle, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: IR Tech
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Department: Interventional Radiology
• Shifts: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) with rotating days off
• Call Requirements:

  • 1-2 weeknights per week (6:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • 1 weekend call per month (Friday 6:00 PM to Monday 7:00 AM)
  • Call schedule is flexible; staff can choose and swap call days
  • 30-minute response time required on call
• Holiday: Work required if holiday falls on scheduled shift or call; holiday pay provided

Certifications & Experience

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R)
  • Washington State license
• Preferred:

  • IV certification
  • At least 1 year of IR tech experience
  • Travel experience preferred
  • Experience at a stroke receiving facility preferred

Department & Equipment

• Rooms: 3 total (2 biplane, 1 single plane)
• Hybrid OR: Some use CT/IR scanner; floating to Hybrid OR possible but not required
• Imaging Types: Neuro IR, vascular, and neuro surgery procedures
• Daily Volume: 10-20 cases per day plus 1-4 stroke cases per week
• Equipment: Philips imaging systems
• EMR/PACS: Cerner EMR, GE Centricity RIS, Philips Intellispace PACS

Job Duties

• Scrubbing in and circulating during IR procedures
• Supporting neuro IR, vascular, and neuro surgeons
• Part of the call team

Team & Supervision

• Lead IR tech available
• Integrated with nursing staff (charge nurse and nurse manager)
• Radiology Director oversight
• Radiologists in-house during the day; on-call at night
• No use of RRA’s due to presence of residents
• 4 neuro radiologists, 2 neuro surgeons, 3 vascular surgeons on staff

Additional Information

• Radiation badge required
• IV starts performed by IR RNs, not techs
• Scrubs provided
• Orientation includes education modules and a preceptor for the first week
• Parking is not reimbursed; garage parking and public transit options available

This position is ideal for IR techs with solid experience, flexibility for call, and interest in working in a busy stroke and neurovascular environment.