Interventional Radiology Technologist
Salisbury, North Carolina
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

Interventional Radiology Travel/Contract Job - Salisbury, North Carolina

Job Summary

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology focus)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Salisbury, North Carolina
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM), 40 hours per week
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Type: Combined IR/Cardiology/Vascular/EP lab (approx. 80% IR procedures, 10% other cardiology procedures)
• Call Requirement: Minimum 7 call days per month (typically 2 call days per week for two weeks, plus one call weekend per month)
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Float Requirement: None
• Scrubs: Provided

Job Responsibilities

• Assist providers during diagnostic and interventional radiology and cardiology procedures
• Scrub and circulate during IR/Cath Lab and cardiology procedures
• Expect urgent/emergent cardiology and interventional radiology procedures
• Callback time: 30 minutes for STEMIs; IR callback time varies by procedure type
• Medication administration performed by RN only

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology experience
• Interventional Radiology experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills: EKG lead placement
• Certifications: ARRT Advanced Certification, RCES, RCIS with medical experience

Orientation and Training

• Unit orientation: 40 hours (may extend up to 80 hours)
• New techs start directly on the unit on Mondays until Dimensions training is completed
• No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may lead to cancellation

Equipment Used

• GE MAC Lab, Philips iFR/IVUS, Canon and GE Labs
• Angio Jet, Pneumbra, EKOS, Inari, CSI Atherectomy System
• Bovi System for Implanta Plasma Blade Cutter
• Radiofrequency Ablation Unit, Venous Closure Unit
• Sono Site, S2000 Ultrasound Unit
• IABP, Impella

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including local county, federal court, national criminal database, DOJ sex offender search, and education verification for highest degree earned
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative result required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (30 days if past positive TB)
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training (not required for non-clinical)
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (facility-specific declination form if titer negative/equivocal)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement during flu season
• Required facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, education roster, tobacco-free campus acknowledgement, medication safety training, hospital policies, and annual compliance training
• Radiation badge required for Interventional Radiology techs and related roles
• North Carolina state-specific registry and exclusion list checks within 90 days prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide interview availability within 72 hours of submission
• Scrubs are provided onsite
• No holiday RTO allowed for this role
• Call team includes three staff members, one must be an RN
• No float requirement
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel allied acute care candidates
• Employment application must be uploaded prior to start

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