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 floating between like units
• Locals: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• First-timers: Accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Travel Restrictions:

  • Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
  • System has a 2 contract limit (can only extend once), then must be gone for 6 months to return
• Guaranteed Hours: Call off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted hours are guaranteed
• Must be ARRT registered
• Must have Interventional Radiology (IR) experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years in Interventional Radiology
• 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

• ARRT Registration (mandatory)
• 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 (ED, OR, Peds ED, PICU)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for specific units (L&D, FCCU, NICU)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Must be updated annually; required for multiple units including Radiology and Special Procedures (IR)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required as applicable; must be completed via Relias and renewed annually
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for awareness; candidates have 3 attempts to pass with 80% or higher; remediation required if failed attempts occur
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for Radiology and Special Procedures (IR) units

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, 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
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days (specific substances listed)
• Immunizations and titers required:

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

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Multiple facility-specific documents must be reviewed, signed, and/or completed prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Job descriptions (IR Tech and others as applicable)
  • Confidentiality and information agreements
  • Emergency contact form
  • Staff call out acknowledgement
  • Corporate code of conduct
  • Policy tech access acknowledgement
  • Professional appearance acknowledgment
  • Parking registration (if driving)
  • Computer use acknowledgement
  • Flu policy review
  • TB screening form
  • Photo for badge (passport-style, professional)

Additional Notes

• Callouts for scheduled shifts must be made up as deemed necessary by the department
• Scrubs and FDI (facility dress info) will be provided
• Orientation typically occurs on Monday and may last most of the day
• Candidates must comply with return-to-travel policies and contract limits

This position is ideal for Interventional Radiology Technologists with at least 2 years of IR experience who are comfortable with variable schedules including weekends and call, and who meet the certification and health requirements listed above.