Interventional Radiology Technologist
Overland Park, Kansas
Saint Luke's South Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech with experience in a variety of specialized IR procedures and equipment. The role includes floating to X-ray and other departments as needed. Weekend on-call coverage is required (approximately 1-2 weeknights per week and every 5th weekend).

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Interventional Radiology (higher value taken from description)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs, including X-ray support
• Experience with the following procedures and skills:

  • Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures
  • PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
  • Stock supplies management
  • Aortography, Chest Tube Placement, Embolization
  • Gastrostomy Tube Placement
  • Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter placement and removal
  • Liver Biopsy, Mesenteric Angiogram, Paracentesis
  • Pelvic angiography, Percutaneous Hepatic Angiography
  • Pulmonary arteriography, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of the liver
  • Renal Angiography and Renal Artery Stent Placement
  • Selective visceral angiography, Stent placement
  • Angiography of genitourinary system
  • Catheter/drain exchange, Internal/external biliary drainage, Nephrostomy
  • Ureteral Stent Placement, Uterine Arterial Embolization, Vertebroplasty
  • Central Venous Access/Port Placement, including PICC lines
  • Use of GE Innova IGS equipment
  • Equipment setup, prep access site, room circulator, sterile field maintenance
  • Isolation Precautions/PPE, Rapid Response/Code team participation
  • Sterile Technique

Work Schedule & Floating

• Ratio: 1:2 on days
• Weekend on-call required (call only)
• Floating between departments, units, and facilities as needed
• Locals accepted within local radius
• No pending licenses accepted
• Return to Office restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed minimum hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (Registered Radiologic Technologist) - Radiography
• State Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) license for Kansas
• Epic EMR experience required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, etc.)

Equipment & Systems

• GE Innova IGS
• EPIC EMR for charting
• PACS

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months of start (7-year search)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification required prior to start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard panels
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required: Tdap, TB testing, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance documents and trainings required (e.g., HIPAA, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Confidentiality Form, Regulatory Compliance Education, Hand Hygiene Policy, Dress Code Policy)
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application must be completed and uploaded
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• Floating and flexibility to assist in other imaging departments as needed

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Kansas
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist (Radiography) certification
• Proficient in Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures
• Experience with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• Skilled in Aortography, Chest Tube Placement, Embolization, and Gastrostomy Tube Placement
• Experienced in Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter placement, removal, and inferior vena cavagram
• Familiarity with Epic EMR system

Notes

• Scrub color and badge provided
• On-call coverage includes weeknights and every 5th weekend
• Regular floating may be required between departments and facilities
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

This position is ideal for experienced Interventional Radiology Technologists comfortable with a wide range of IR procedures, flexible with floating, and able to work on-call weekends.