Interventional Radiology Technologist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have recent required experience in Interventional Radiology.
• Bi-weekly orientation provided.
• On-call requirement: 1 night per week (5:30 PM - 7:00 AM) and 1 weekend every 4 weeks (Friday 5:30 PM - Monday 7:00 AM).
• Floating to other hospital departments within skill set may be required if census is low.
• No time off allowed during specified holidays; holiday time off requests may be addressed onsite after arrival.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA accepted, must be current and uploaded (no screenshots/photos).
• ARRT (R) certification with advanced certification in one of the following:

  • Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
  • Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
  • Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Interventional Radiology Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ARRT (R) certification.
• Advanced certification in one of the following: Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), or Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI).
• Neuro/Stroke experience.
• Experience with PACS.
• Experience with contrast administration.
• Experience with biopsies.

License Requirements

• Must hold a valid state license appropriate for Interventional Radiology practice in Tennessee.
• License must be current and verifiable within 30 days of start date.
• Background checks and verifications must meet facility standards.

Additional Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year.
• Drug testing within 45 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming fitness for duty.
• Immunizations/vaccinations including MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu (for 2025-26 season), and others as required.
• Competency exams and skills checklists must be current and completed as per facility policy.
• Color blindness test within 12 months.
• References: 2 supervisory references from the past 3 years.
• Employment application with 7-year work history and no unexplained gaps over 30 days.

Work Environment

• Travel assignment with floating responsibilities.
• On-call and weekend coverage required.
• Strict holiday time off policy.

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an Interventional Radiology professional with advanced ARRT certification and neuro/stroke experience. Candidates must be prepared for on-call duties, floating, and strict compliance with credentialing, immunization, and background check requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks in Knoxville, Tennessee.