Interventional Radiology Technologist (RCIS)
Great Falls, Montana
Benefis Healthcare

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Technologist (RCIS)

Location: Great Falls, Montana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Certification:

  • Required: RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist)
  • Preferred: ARRT R (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography)

• Work Schedule:

  • Weekend shifts are call only
  • Coverage includes 2 techs, 1 RN, and 1 physician
  • Hours vary depending on inpatient or emergency department cases
  • Estimated 5-10 hours per weekend, averaging every 3rd weekend

Required Credentials & Documentation

Licenses & Certifications

• State License verification (required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – as applicable by specialty
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required for clinical positions
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as applicable by specialty

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check (required)
• HHS/OIG check (required)
• Education verification related to profession or specialty (not required for non-clinical)
• Transcript or diploma accepted in lieu of education verification

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required)
• General Competency Exam (required)
• HIPAA Competency (required annually)

Facility-Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (passport style, solid background, clear, no filters)
• Privacy Security Form (required prior to start)
• COVID-19 Declination Form (if not vaccinated or missing 2024-2025 booster)
• Flu Declination Form (if declining flu vaccine)
• Agency Staff Personnel Form (confirmation of EPIC charting system use within past 12 months)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam / Health Statement (not required annually; new exam if >30 day gap between assignments)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot within 30 days) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB
• Measles (Rubeola): 2 MMR vaccines or positive antibody titer
• Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines or positive antibody titer
• Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive antibody titer
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Varicella (Chickenpox): History of disease, 2 vaccines, positive antibody titer, or declination (with work restrictions if exposed)
• Drug Testing: 5, 7, or 10 panel drug screen within 1 year including THC, cocaine, amphetamines, PCP, opiates
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Preferred; declination form required if declining
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Highly recommended but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated or missing latest booster

Additional Requirements

• 2 Professional References within 2 years of start date
• Complete Employment Application/Resume
• Skills Checklist (required)

This position offers a travel contract opportunity in Montana with a focus on cardiovascular invasive procedures, requiring specialized certification and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health documentation standards.