Interventional Radiology Technologist
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology Travel/Contract Position

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Radiology / Cardiology professional for a travel/contract role. The position involves interventional radiology and special procedures in an acute care setting with a mix of inpatient, emergency, and outpatient populations.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years

• Prior Travel Experience: Required

• Key Skills:

  • Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures
  • Equipment maintenance and supply stocking
  • Procedures including angioplasty, chest tube placement, embolization, gastrostomy tube placement, IVC filter placement, liver biopsy, mesenteric angiogram, stent placement, thoracentesis, catheter/drain exchange, cystoscopy, biliary drainage, nephrostomy, percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram, renal artery stent placement, ureteral stent placement, central venous access/port placement, PICC lines care and maintenance
  • Fluoroscopy, accurate patient monitoring, equipment setup, sterile field maintenance
  • Isolation precautions and rapid response/code team participation

• Certifications Required:

  • ARRT (Radiologic Technologist)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Preferred Skills/Certifications:

  • ARRT VI
  • PACS
  • TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
  • Computed Tomography
  • Ultrasound
  • EKG lead placement
  • Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
  • Vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)

Work Schedule & Call Requirements

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Call: Weekend call (Saturday/Sunday) on a rotating basis (1:5 rotation with 4 full-time RTs and 1 travel RT)
• Weekend Requirement: 3-4 weekends per contract
• Return to Office (RTO): 7 days max

Patient Population & Procedures

• Acute inpatient, emergency department emergent cases, and outpatient routine procedures
• Common diagnoses: bleeds, cancer, end-of-life care, fibroids, vascular disease, urological comorbidities, failure to thrive
• Special procedures include interventional body procedures such as port, pleurx, gastrostomy tube, nephrostomy tube, perm cath placements, embolizations for bleeding and fibroids, liver cancer treatment/SIRT, chemoembolization, and trauma Level I procedures (splenic, liver, pelvic bleeds)

Equipment & Systems

• Siemens single plane and GE Biplane fluoroscopy units
• Ultrasound and patient monitoring equipment
• Unit systems: Pyxis (medication), EPIC (documentation), SBAR (communication)

Orientation & Uniform

• Orientation based on experience
• Scrubs provided

Compliance & Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and state-specific registry checks required within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (or 30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit mask testing (N95 or PAPR training) required within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with facility-specific declination if needed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Radiation badge required for interventional radiology roles
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and competency exams as applicable
• Medication safety and other mandatory training modules must be completed prior to start
• Professional references and employment application required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete a Non-Novant Health Worker Orientation if travel only
• Candidates must complete Epic training or test-out if applicable (not available for this facility)
• Weekend call rotation involves two 24-hour call shifts every five weeks
• Documentation such as photo for badge, confidentiality agreement, and hospital policies acknowledgment required prior to start

This position is ideal for a highly skilled Radiology/Cardiology professional with interventional experience and prior travel contract experience, seeking a structured weekday schedule with weekend call responsibilities in a Level I trauma setting.