Interventional Radiology Technologist
Memphis, Tennessee
Methodist University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech

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

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology Tech)
• Required Years of Experience: 3 years recent experience (First-timers accepted only if over 3 years recent experience)

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with on-call duties
• On-Call: Yes, usually 1 weekend per month
• Weekend work: As needed
• Block schedule: Not accommodated

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a traveler (locals within 100-mile radius not accepted)
• Must comply with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines (no pending licenses accepted)
• Driver’s license required with submission
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level I Trauma Center

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC only, required for all candidates except Phlebotomists, Med Techs, Dietitians
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for specific units (e.g., ICU, Cath Lab) – verify if applicable
• Tech Certification: National certification required (e.g., CST or NBSTA for OR Techs; ARRT for MRI Techs; ARDMS for Ultrasound Techs)
• State License: Tennessee license or Multistate license required as applicable
• Additional certifications may be required depending on assignment area

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 60 days of start including statewide, county, federal, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and annually thereafter
• Sex Offender Search and Tennessee Adult Abuse Registry search (for TN facilities)
• Education verification required (diploma/transcript not accepted in lieu)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no pending compliance allowed)
• Fit test for 3M N-95 mask within 1 year of start (must pass without limitations)
• Immunizations required:

  • TB test (2-step PPD, Q-Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (3-shot series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive antibody titer with boosters if needed)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (declinations not accepted)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two recent professional references required
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations required for candidates employed with agency for 1 year or more
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (passport-style, no hats, no glasses glare, recent within 6 months)
• Facility-specific dress code:

  • Navy blue scrubs for RNs
  • Caribbean blue for RRTs (South & Germantown)
  • Steel gray for Surgical and OB Techs
  • No prints or embroidered scrubs allowed
  • Business casual with lab coat for RN Case Managers

Notes

• First-time travelers must have over 3 years recent experience to be considered
• No local candidates accepted within 100-mile radius
• All required documents and clearances must be submitted prior to start date
• On-call and weekend work expected as part of the assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology Techs seeking a travel contract in a Level I Trauma Center environment with a structured weekday schedule and occasional on-call responsibilities.