Interventional Radiology Technologist
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology Tech)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours each per week (3x12s)
  • Days, weekends (every other weekend), and call required
  • Days off will not be consecutive or consistent
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating block scheduling
• Locals: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
• Call Policy: Call off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted hours are guaranteed
• First-timers: Accepted

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in Interventional Radiology (must have IR experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Facility Highlights

• Short-term acute care facility
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• 733 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color provided

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or Military only; documentation must reflect legal name
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or Military only; required for Radiology Techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or Military only; required for certain units (may be relevant depending on float assignments)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for specific units (may be relevant depending on float assignments)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for awareness; candidates have 3 attempts to pass with 80% or higher
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required as applicable; must be completed via Relias and renewed annually; minimum 80% to pass

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP (within last 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but accepted if available

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Confidentiality and Information Agreement
  • Patient Identification Agreement
  • Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
  • Staff Call Out Acknowledgement
  • Corporate Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
  • Policy Tech Access Acknowledgement
  • Professional Appearance Acknowledgment
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Agency Personnel Form
  • Job Description for IR Tech
  • TB Screening form (annual renewal required)
  • Parking Registration (if driving)
  • Computer Use Acknowledgement
  • Flu Acknowledgement Form
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, professional, no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless religious)
• Completion of mandatory orientation and modules prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for variable shifts and call requirements
• Must be willing to float within scope as needed
• Strict policies on contract limits and return staff eligibility
• Facility uses Epic for charting and provides scrubs

This position is ideal for Interventional Radiology Techs with at least 2 years of experience who are flexible with scheduling and call, and who meet the certification and health requirements listed above.