Interventional Radiology Technologist
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Job Opportunity: IR Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Start time between 07:00 - 08:30 AM, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Daily Caseload: Approximately 9 cases per tech
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: On call as needed (0-5 assignments per month; more is elective)
• On-call Required: Yes
• Floating: No floating within or to sister facilities
• Locals Accepted: Yes (no radius restrictions)
• Pending State License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 5 days

Required Experience

• Work Setting Experience: Inpatient, Operating Room, Emergency Room, Interventional Radiology
• X-ray Procedure Experience: Extremities, Abdomen/GI, Spine/Pelvis, Head, Chest/Thorax, Lower and Upper Extremities
• IR/Angio/Special Procedures Experience:

  • Stents
  • Angioplasty
  • Angiograms
  • Nephrogram
  • Peripherals
  • Drainages (upper and lower extremity)
  • Abdomen and Pelvic
  • Genitourinary Studies
  • Vascular Studies
  • Venous Access
  • Neurological Studies

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC required; RQI acceptable; certificate of completion not accepted
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists): Required
• Additional Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM as applicable (review unit job description for specifics)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start (7-year standard MN statewide search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 1 year of start
• Transcript/Diploma verification as applicable
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (no starts with fingerprints pending unless approved "more time needed" letter)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: 9-panel within 1 year (not required for client clearance but recommended)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 672
• Charting System: Excellian/Epic
• Scrubs: Provided by the unit
• Parking: Flat rate applies

Additional Requirements

• Must complete assigned pre-orientation online modules within 72 hours of login (3-9 hours depending on specialty)
• Passport-style photo required within 48 hours of signing contract for badge
• Medication and competency exams required annually
• References not required for client clearance but required for Per Diem candidates
• Skills checklist required annually

Notes

• This is a travel contract position with a 13-week duration.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating is not required or expected.
• On-call duties are limited and mostly elective beyond 5 assignments per month.
• Locals are accepted with no radius restrictions.
• Pending state license holders are accepted.

This position is ideal for Radiology/Cardiology IR Techs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment with interventional radiology procedures.