Interventional Radiology Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technologist

Location

• Charlottesville, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Option 1: Four 10-hour shifts (07:30 - 18:00)
• Option 2: Five 8-hour shifts (07:30 - 16:00)
• One weekday on-call per week
• One weekend on-call every 2 months
• On-call parking available closer to facility

Specialty

• Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology Technologist role, not nursing)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for travel

Experience

• No explicit years of experience stated beyond specialty requirement; assume standard technologist competency

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a third-party vendor; official transcripts required (photocopies not accepted)
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check required for some units (facility will notify if needed)
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required only for behavioral health units or specific areas (not applicable here)

Certifications and Testing

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, CPI, Chemotherapy certifications: Not required or not applicable for this specialty unless otherwise specified
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm testing: Not required for allied health professionals
• National certification verification required within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (2-step PPD or Qgold within 12 months; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if prior positive TB test
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations/exemptions accepted for measles
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, additional antigen titer required; no declinations/exemptions accepted
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but will not hold clearance
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions or declinations accepted)

Documentation and Compliance Forms

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Completion of facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • Professional Appearance Guidelines
  • Release Authorization
  • TB Screening
  • Traveler Compliance
• Fit testing required if assigned to patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if needed)
• Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable (must be completed and communicated to compliance staff)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, updated annually
• Radiation badge must be supplied by the facility (not provided by agency for new candidates)
• Employment application and resume required

This position is ideal for a Radiology Technologist with ARRT certification and BLS, seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Virginia with flexible scheduling options and on-call responsibilities. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings is mandatory.