Interventional Radiology Technologist
La Jolla, California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: La Jolla, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA or RQI certified
  • CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist)
  • ARRT rad fluoro permit (must have at time of application)
• Skills:

  • Neuro and vascular skills with ability to scrub and circulate (see skills checklist)
• Call Requirement:

  • Call required approximately 5-10 days per month (candidate must agree)
• Schedule:

  • Weekdays only, no weekends required
• Interview:

  • Interview availability required

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (minimum 1+ years typical)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of W4 and I9 on file
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, county, state, federal, national criminal and sex offender searches
• HHS/OIG clearance
• Transcript/Diploma if not certified
• Primary source verification of state license (California license required)
• Certification verification: ARRT preferred for CT Tech, MRI Tech, IR Tech, Rad Tech, Cath Lab/EP Rad Tech, CVT
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Proof of N95 fit test within 1 year prior to start (specific approved masks required)
• Tdap vaccine required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or titer with boosters if needed)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or signed declination
• 9-panel drug test within 1 year of start
• Flu vaccination or agency flu declination required year-round
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval)
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules (approx. 8 hours) prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific documentation checklist, standards of conduct, confidentiality agreements, and validation of qualifications forms

Facility Specific Notes

• No scrub color requirement; OR and L&D scrubs provided
• Experience with EPIC or Cerner (6 months minimum preferred for RNs; less than 6 months may result in auto-cancel)
• Pyxis acknowledgment required for RNs and RCPs prior to start
• Must complete facility interview notes if applicable
• Employee flu clinics available for free flu vaccinations for contractors with badge

Summary

This is a travel/contract Radiology/Cardiology position in La Jolla, CA, requiring specific certifications (BLS, CRT, ARRT rad fluoro permit), neuro and vascular skills, and call availability. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with weekday shifts only. Extensive documentation, immunizations, and compliance with facility-specific requirements are mandatory prior to start. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.