Interventional Radiology Technologist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Total Hours per Week: 40 hours
• On-call required with a 30-minute response time
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during events, requiring extended stay or relief duties as directed by unit manager
• Scrub experience required
• Neuro Interventional Radiology (IR) experience is a plus but not mandatory
• Travel experience required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Louisiana
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Scrub experience
• Travel experience

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification or transcript/diploma if verification cannot be completed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (no instant screenings; must be updated annually)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Resume/application with 7 years employment history and explanations for gaps

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, indicating good physical health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within one year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, updated annually; for positives, additional documentation required
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccination required for select areas (ED, Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, NICU)
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Color photo for badge (passport-style, recent, plain background) within 24 hours of booking
• Competency exam specific to specialty, completed within 1 year prior to start, minimum 80%, updated annually
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required unless working in ICU
• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency event assignments and extended on-site presence as directed

Important Notes

• Candidates should not apply if uncomfortable with emergency team assignments or on-call requirements
• All certifications must be current or renewed prior to start date if expiring within 30 days
• Background and license verification hits require facility approval before start

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Interventional Radiology travel contract position.