Interventional Radiology Technician
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technician

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Interventional Radiology (IR) Technician
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM or 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; on-call shifts may extend until 7:00 AM the next day with rotating days off
• Daily Caseload: Approximately 25 patients
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend and on-call requirements apply
• No floating to other facilities required
• Block scheduling and return-to-office restrictions are at manager’s discretion
• Local candidates accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA provider card required)
• PACS experience
• Biopsy skills
• Contrast skills
• Experience with IR/Angio special procedures including:

  • Stents
  • Ablations
  • Angioplasty
  • Angiograms
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Nephrograms

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider card required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA provider card required if applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with recruiter)
• Competency exams and color blindness testing required

Background & Health Requirements

• Comprehensive background check including criminal, education, and driving records (if applicable)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Drug screening within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray (if TB positive) within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Fit mask (N95) testing and attestation required annually (except sterile processing and non-clinical supply chain techs)
• COVID vaccination documentation required or declination on file

Documentation & Compliance

• Two professional references required (one current year, one within last 2 years) from supervisors or licensed providers who have directly supervised the candidate
• Employment application and work history verification for at least 2 years required
• Skills checklist and job description acknowledgment required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and compliance modules within designated timeframes

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must have permanent Virginia state licensure at time of start (temporary licenses not accepted for radiology techs in this setting)
• Onsite BLS renewal available but candidate responsible for fees and scheduling on days off

This position is ideal for an experienced Interventional Radiology Technician seeking a travel contract opportunity with a focus on advanced IR procedures and patient care in a high-volume setting.