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

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Caseload: 20-30 cases per day per tech
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, work every other weekend
• On-Call Requirement: Yes

  • Weekdays: On-call starts at 5:00 PM regardless of scheduled work or day off
  • Weekends & Holidays: 24-hour on-call coverage when scheduled
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs; no floating to sister facilities
• Locals: Not accepted
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Facility & Unit Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma, Level I Pediatric Trauma
• Beds: 615 staffed beds
• Procedure Rooms: 4 (3 with biplane imaging)
• Equipment: 3 Siemens and 1 GE imaging systems
• Procedures: Stroke intervention, neurointerventions, PE thrombectomy & thrombolysis, DVT interventions, pain management, oncology procedures (Y-90, MAAs, chemoembolizations), stents, ablations, angioplasty, angiograms, nephrogram, kyphoplasty, vascular and neurological studies, stroke thromectomy IR experience required
• Charting System: Cerner EMR (preferred)
• Scrub Color: Black or Navy
• Parking: Included

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Florida
• Minimum 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Vascular Technologist experience
• ARRT certification
• BLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)

Required Compliance & Documentation

• Background Checks:

  • Standard background check within 1 year including 7 years of residence/work/school history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation if education completed outside USA or Puerto Rico
• Fingerprinting:

  • Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Education Verification: Required for all healthcare professionals
• Physical Exam: Within 6 months of start
• TB Testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray if prior positive PPD
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines, booster if low/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines, booster if low/equivocal)
• Drug Testing: Standard 9-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu Vaccination: Required or declination with mask-wearing; deadline applies for pre-start and working travelers
• COVID-19: Vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions accepted
• Respirator Clearance: Required annually if respirator use is needed

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%) as applicable
• Color Blindness test (Relias online exam) prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable to profession (score ≥80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain nursing units (100% lethal arrhythmia score)
• Stroke education CEUs (8 total credits required from CEUs, NIH Stroke Certification, and/or mRS certification)
• ACLS certification (AHA or RQI accepted)

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references from the past 2 years required
• Employment Application: Must be submitted and viewable by facility
• Skills Checklist: Required
• Photo for Badge: Clear, professional photo with solid background required prior to start
• Dress Code & Tobacco Policy: Must be acknowledged and followed
• Online Training Modules: Must register and complete required BayCare Online Learning Center modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours)
• Scrub Color: Black or Navy

Notes

• No guaranteed hours until after the first call off per pay period
• No pending license accepted
• No return-to-office restrictions in contract
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers a challenging and diverse caseload in a high-acuity acute care setting with advanced interventional radiology procedures. Candidates must be prepared for on-call responsibilities and weekend work, with strong vascular IR experience and required certifications/licenses.