Interventional Radiology Technologist
Olympia, Washington
Providence Saint Peter Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (IR Tech)

Location: Olympia, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Interventional Radiology Tech (IR Tech)
• Shift: 4x10 hour days (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Fast-paced Interventional Radiology Department supporting Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Radiologists
• Equipment: Philips rooms (including one biplane), GE Hybrid room
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 325
• Charting System: EPIC

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible for this travel contract
• Pending license not accepted

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification only
• ARRT (R) certification required
• Washington State License required
• IR/CV Certification preferred (not mandatory)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel candidates, must be updated annually
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates, renewed annually

Licensing & Verification

• NURSYS verification required for all RNs (if applicable)
• State-specific background and registry checks required for Washington placements
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• Employment Application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in specialty (6 months for CNAs)

Training & Competency

• Must complete Providence-specific WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Annual Regulatory Requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules (if applicable)
  • Basics of Trauma Informed Care (required at this facility)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Epic training modules required within a week of orientation

Additional Notes

• Float Policy: May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Radiation Badge: Issued by facility (not candidate responsibility)
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible for travel contract

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic Interventional Radiology department with advanced imaging technology in a well-established acute care hospital setting. The role requires at least 1 year of specialty experience, appropriate certifications, and compliance with Providence Health and Services credentialing and training requirements.