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

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Angiography Tech)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts, 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 a sister facility for 1 week during contract
• Average Daily Census: 7-10 patients
• Work Setting: Interventional Radiology, vascular radiology suite
• Procedures: Peripheral angiography/venography with intervention, EVAR, TEVAR, carotid stenting, neuro-intervention including acute stroke, embolization
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs: Blue surgical scrubs issued by hospital
• Parking: Free for travelers

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Licensure:

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • Vascular Intervention Certification preferred but not required

Skills & Responsibilities

• Equipment operation and maintenance including PACS, fluoroscopy (Siemens & ultrasound preferred)
• Inventory management and supply stocking
• Procedural tasks:

  • Accurate patient monitoring
  • Equipment setup
  • EKG lead placement
  • Access site preparation
  • Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
  • Room circulator and scrub role maintaining sterile field
  • Use of vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
• Strict adherence to sterile technique and infection control

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation sessions held every other Monday
• Orientation duration: 2 days (Thursday and Friday)
• Open to reasonable blocked schedule requests (to be discussed during interview)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu Shot: Required during flu season (October 1 - March 31). Medical exemptions accepted with documentation. Not required outside flu season.
• 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
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required (3M N95 1860 Small or Regular and Aura 9205 only). Onsite fit testing available if needed. PAPR accommodations available if candidate cannot pass fit test.
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria) vaccination required (declinations not accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity required (vaccines or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity documentation required
  • Varicella immunity required (vaccines or positive titers)
• Drug Testing: Must be within 30 days of start and include a full panel; no placeholders or pending results accepted

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Social Security Card and valid Driver’s License required
• Primary source license verification within 30 days of start
• References: Minimum 1 reference from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within the past year
• Annual skills checklist for specialty required

Additional Notes

• Candidates who have worked permanently at this facility cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked
• 100-mile radius rule applies for travel distance; exceptions require facility approval
• Scrub color and dress code policies must be followed
• Various facility-specific documents and training modules must be completed prior to start

This position offers a guaranteed 40 hours per week in a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital environment.