Interventional Radiology Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology Tech)
• Shift: 4 x 10-hour day shifts, rotating weekdays
• On-Call: 1-2 call shifts per week and 1 weekend call per month (weekend call required)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (higher value applied)
• Pediatric Experience: Preferred but not required; adult experience will be considered
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Accepted, no radius restrictions
• Orientation: No return to origin within first two weeks due to orientation
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Job Responsibilities / Procedures

• Interventional Radiology experience required
• Pediatric IR experience preferred
• Procedures include:

  • Limited Neuro interventions (Peds)
  • Line placements, lumbar punctures, biopsies, drain placements, GJ tubes
  • Angiograms, angioplasty, stenting, embolizations, thrombectomy/lysis

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Pending License: May be accepted if application process has been initiated

Additional Requirements

• Background check including 7-year criminal history and other state/federal checks
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Fit test for respirator use (N95 or CAPR/PAPR) required, valid for entire assignment
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination or declination
  • Drug screening (12-panel minimum) within 1 year
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and EKG/dysrhythmia testing (time sensitive)
• Skills checklists as applicable
• Photo for badge on blue background required within 72 hours of contract signing

Facility Highlights

• Pediatric teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level I Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 407
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any color or T-shirt top, must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly

Notes

• Candidates must complete required online modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Respiratory protection training provided via facility platform
• Meal waiver agreement available but not mandatory unless waiving second meal period
• No block scheduling or radius restrictions for locals
• Orientation and onboarding require no return to origin within first two weeks

This position is ideal for Interventional Radiology Technologists with at least 2 years of experience, preferably with pediatric exposure, who are comfortable with on-call responsibilities and working in a pediatric teaching hospital environment.