Interventional Radiology Angiography Technologist
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Angiography Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour days, Monday-Friday (typically 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• On-Call: Rotation includes weekdays and weekends; every third weekend required (5-6 total weekends during contract)
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 8 days per month including 1 weekend/month with a 30-minute response time
• Floating: Required to float to sister facility for 1 week (2 miles away)
• Average Daily Census: 7-10 patients
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Work Setting: Interventional Radiology, vascular radiology suite including peripheral angiography/venography with intervention, EVAR, TEVAR, carotid stenting, neuro-intervention (acute stroke, embolization)
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs: Blue surgical scrubs issued by hospital
• Parking: Free for travelers
• Facility Type: Level IV Trauma Center, major teaching hospital

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Angiography Tech)
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Licensure:

  • ARRT certification required
  • West Virginia State License required (may submit with pending license but must be active prior to start)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, no pending or onsite completion allowed
  • Vascular Intervention Certification preferred but not required

Skills & Responsibilities

• Equipment/Technology:

  • PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
  • Fluoroscopy (Siemens & Ultrasound preferred)
• Procedural Duties:

  • Accurate monitoring and equipment setup
  • Perform EKG lead placement
  • Prep access site
  • Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
  • Room circulator and scrub to maintain sterile field
  • Use of vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
• Infection Control: Sterile technique strictly followed
• Inventory: Maintain equipment and stock supplies

Schedule & Work Conditions

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• On-call rotation includes weekends
• Floating to sister facility for 1 week during contract
• Open to reasonable blocked schedule requests (to be discussed at interview)
• 100-mile radius rule for travel

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu Shot: Required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medically exempt with documentation
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Drug Screen: Must be within 30 days of start, including a full panel (Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Propoxyphene)
• TB Testing: Negative TB test within 3 months of start (2-step skin test or preferred QGold/TSpot)
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) required after age 11, no declinations accepted without approved exemption
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters may be needed if titers are negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B - documentation of vaccination or immunity required; series must be completed if no prior immunity
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters may be needed
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required (3M N95 1860 Small or Regular and Aura 9205 only); accommodations available if candidate cannot pass fit test
• Background Checks: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, sex offender search, national and international checks if applicable
• References: Minimum 1 reference from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within the past year required

Orientation & Training

• Orientation occurs every other Monday
• Orientation duration: 2 days (Thursday and Friday)
• Includes Cerner Infusion Management training
• Required to complete in-service training modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours) including pass/fail testing for certain specialties
• Must review and sign facility policies including dress code, blood administration, time and attendance, medical release, and vaccination exemption forms if applicable

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this system
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license and social security card
• Skills checklist and minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references within past 2 years required
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific documentation and competency exams as applicable

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity interventional radiology environment with a supportive team and excellent facility resources.