Interventional Radiology Technologist
South Charleston, West Virginia
Thomas Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: IR Technologist (Interventional Radiology)

Location: South Charleston, West Virginia
Specialty: IR Tech (Interventional Radiology)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• ARRT certification
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of prior Cath Lab or Radiology Tech experience (higher experience requirement applied)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Job Details

• Radiation badge must be provided by the agency (not provided by facility)
• Unit: Radiology Tech
• Number of suites/labs: 2
• Average cases per day: 5-10
• Common procedures: Diagnostic left and right heart catheterizations, PCI, IABP, Impella, Temporary pacemaker, TCAR, EVAR, EKOS, AIF, IVC filters, Infusaports, Permacaths
• Vascular surgeon performs procedures such as filters and venograms in the cath lab
• Job duties include scrubbing and assisting physicians, knowledge of sterile technique required
• EKOS experience preferred but training available
• EMR/Equipment: Siemens software and equipment
• On-call: 24/7 cardiologist coverage
• Call requirements:

  • One week of on-call per four-week schedule (Monday 7 AM to following Monday 7 AM)
  • Call can be broken up to equal one week per four weeks
  • Weekend call: Friday after hours until Monday 7 AM (if not on Monday-to-Monday call)
  • Holiday call: Rotational
  • Call response time: 30 minutes
  • Mandatory call/standby required for Rad Techs
• Shifts: Five days per week; start and stop times vary based on case schedule
• Floating: No mandatory floating; optional extra hours available on other units if experienced
• Scrub color/dress code: Surgical attire provided; lead apron not provided
• Orientation: General hospital, nursing, and computer training; up to 36 hours or one week in the department; Monday-Friday schedule
• Weekend and holiday coverage through rotating call

Summary

This position is ideal for an experienced IR Technologist with at least one year of cath lab or radiology tech experience. The role requires certification (ARRT, BLS), sterile technique knowledge, and the ability to assist in a variety of interventional radiology procedures. The job includes mandatory on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time and a structured orientation period. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travelers with solid cath lab experience.