Neuro Interventional Radiology Technologist
Pickerington, Ohio
OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Pickerington, Ohio
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist assists Neuro Interventional Radiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsibilities include:

• Acting as scrub assistant during invasive procedures.
• Operating angiographic fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and CT equipment.
• Managing inventory of 1500+ products in the lab.
• Assisting with neurointerventional surgical procedures such as cerebral aneurysm coilings, avascular malformations, stroke interventions.
• Supporting oncology procedures including biopsies, chemo embolizations, and Y-90 Radiopharmaceutical Therapies.
• Assisting with uterine artery embolizations, venous lysis of tumors, vertebroplasties, infusion pump placements/revisions, radiofrequency ablations, and peripheral vascular interventions.
• The department performs over 20,000 procedures annually.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Call: Every 3rd weekend and 1-2 nights per week
• Training: 2 weeks training at a nearby facility
• Floating: Approximately 2 days per month to another location

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in radiography (neuro experience required)
• Graduate of an accredited radiography program
• ARRT Registered (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• Ohio Radiologic License (pending license acceptable)
• BLS Certification required; ACLS preferred
• Knowledge of anatomy, exposure, positioning, physics, radiation protection, and medical terminology
• Willingness to assist in training permanent staff

Required Neuro Procedures Experience (examples)

• Angioplasty
• Carotid Angiography
• Cerebral Angiography
• Discogram
• Embolization
• Spinal arteriography
• Stent placement
• Thrombolysis/Thrombectomy
• Vertebroplasty

Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT registration required
• Ohio Radiologic State License required
• BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit standards

Additional Requirements

• Traveler’s permanent address must be greater than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Must be willing to assist in training permanent staff
• Background check including 7-year history and criminal screening required
• Drug screening (9 or 10 panel) within 90 days of start required
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating clearance to work
• Respirator fit test documentation within 1 year (if applicable)
• Immunizations and health screenings including TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or exemption, and others as per facility policy
• Fingerprinting required prior to or on first day of orientation
• Competency exams and color blindness testing as applicable

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Neuro Interventional Radiologic Technologist with a focus on neuro procedures. Candidates must have at least 2 years of radiography experience with neuro specialization, appropriate certifications, and licensure. The role involves assisting in complex neurointerventional procedures and requires flexibility for call and floating duties.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific proprietary information.