Interventional Radiology Technologist
Tampa, Florida
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech

Location: Tampa, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Caseload: 20-30 cases per day per tech
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level II Adult Trauma, Level I Pediatric Trauma
• Beds: 615 staffed beds
• Unit Setup: 4 procedure rooms (3 with biplane), equipment includes Siemens and GE imaging systems
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Black or Navy
• Parking: Included

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Florida
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT certification

Work Requirements

• Weekend Work: Required
• On-Call: Required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs (no floating to sister facilities)
• Locals: Not accepted (travelers only)
• Guaranteed Hours: Available after first call off per pay period

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Standard background check within 1 year including 7 years of residence/work/school history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Education Verification: Required, including foreign equivalency evaluation if education was completed outside the US or Puerto Rico
• Physical Exam: Within 6 months of start date
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines, booster if low/equivocal titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines, booster if low/equivocal titers
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or documented declination (mask required if declined)
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (exemptions accepted)
• Drug Testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Respirator Clearance: Required annually if respirator use is needed

Required Training and Competencies

• BayCare Online Learning Center Modules: Must be completed prior to start (4-8 hours)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%)
  • Color Blindness test (Relias) prior to start
• Stroke Education CEUs: 8 total credits required (including NIH Stroke Certification and mRS certification) for relevant units
• Additional Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM as applicable (check unit requirements)

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references from the past 2 years required
• Employment Application: Must be submitted and viewable by facility
• Skills Checklist: Required
• Photo for Badge: Clear, professional photo with solid background required prior to start
• Dress Code & Tobacco Policy: Must be acknowledged and followed
• Mask Fit Acknowledgement: Required for all candidates

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Block scheduling may be discussed during interview if applicable
• Candidates must maintain all certifications and licenses current throughout the assignment
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures

This position offers a challenging and diverse caseload in a high-acuity acute care setting with advanced interventional radiology procedures.