Interventional Radiology Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech

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

Job Details

• Position is for a tech (not a nurse) in Interventional Radiology.
• Schedule options: 4x10 hour shifts or 5x8 hour shifts.
• On-call requirements: one weekday call per week and one weekend call every 2 months.
• Parking accommodations available for on-call shifts.
• Work within a 50-mile radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Virginia (candidates may start with Virginia temporary authorization while full license is pending).
• Minimum of 1 year of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required.

Experience

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience appropriate for Interventional Radiology tech role.
• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted).
• ARRT certification.
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specifics (to be confirmed during interview or onboarding).

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually.
• Education verification through a third-party vendor.
• Drug screening within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl).
• Various health screenings and immunizations required, including but not limited to:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions accepted).
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Compliance with professional appearance guidelines and facility-specific policies.

Additional Requirements

• Proof of I-9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service.
• Completion of facility-specific forms prior to start (e.g., health screening, release authorization, compliance documents).
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet job demands.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Notes

• Candidates should be prepared to discuss scheduling details during the interview.
• Facility-specific requirements and certifications may be clarified during onboarding.
• Radiation badges for new candidates are not provided by the agency; candidates must obtain them through the facility if required.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Interventional Radiology tech travel contract opportunity in Virginia.