Interventional Radiology Technologist
Tampa, Florida
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tampa, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Caseload: 20-30 cases per day
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level II Adult Trauma, Level I Pediatric Trauma
• Beds: 615 staffed beds
• Work Schedule:

  • Weekend work required every other weekend
  • On-call required weekdays starting at 5:00 PM, 24-hour on-call coverage on scheduled weekends and recognized holidays
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs (no floating to sister facilities)
• Locals: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Apply after first call off per pay period

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Florida
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Vascular Technologist experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification

Job Responsibilities & Environment

• Work in 4 procedure rooms (3 with biplane imaging; equipment includes Siemens and GE systems)
• Procedures include stroke intervention, neurointerventions, pulmonary embolism thrombectomy & thrombolysis, deep vein thrombosis interventions, pain management, oncology procedures (Y-90, MAAs, chemoembolizations), and more
• Scrub color: Black or Navy
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking cost: Included

Compliance & 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 for all healthcare professionals; foreign equivalency evaluation required if education was outside the US or Puerto Rico
• Physical Exam: Required within 6 months of start
• TB Testing: 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 declination accepted (mask required if declined)
• Drug Testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• COVID-19: Vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Respirator Clearance: Required annually if respirator use is needed

Training & Competency Requirements

• Stroke Education CEUs: 8 total required (including NIH Stroke Certification and mRS certification)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Color Blind Testing (Relias) required prior to start
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (not applicable here but may be relevant if floating)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for behavioral health roles (not applicable here)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: Clear, professional photo with solid background required prior to start
• Dress code and tobacco policy acknowledgment required
• Completion of online account registration and mandatory training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours)
• Fit mask acknowledgment required
• References: 2 professional references from past 2 years required
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and approved

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• No pending license accepted
• No return-to-office restrictions in contract
• On-call responsibilities include evenings, weekends, and holidays with 24-hour coverage when scheduled

This position is ideal for an Interventional Radiology Tech with vascular experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity acute care setting with a diverse procedural caseload.