Interventional Radiology Technologist
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ARRT (R) registration
• Experience with Epic

Role Overview

• Imaging support in the OR, working in vascular IR
• Need is for a tech, not a nurse
• Techs do not scrub
• Candidate must be comfortable being actively involved in the entire case workflow, not only operating equipment
• Ability to work independently is very important
• Strong vascular/IR experience and familiarity with Hybrid OR procedures are very important

Responsibilities

• Pull inventory and order cases in the electronic health record before procedures
• Run the table and controls during cases
• Perform 3D spins and work with fusion technology
• Stay actively engaged in the room throughout procedures, including filming and post-processing images
• Document inventory used during the case in the inventory documentation system
• Work closely with vascular surgeons, the OR team, and the procedural team
• During downtime, use a C-arm to support simple surgical cases alongside X-ray staff, such as Impellas and cystoscopies (AP fluoroscopy of the kidneys and bladder)
• Travelers may be asked to help other staff learn, answer questions, review workflows, or go over equipment and procedures during downtime

Pre-Start and Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID, carried on person during all service hours
• Background checks: 7-year criminal check within 60 days of start and updated annually; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days; education verification through a third-party vendor (BSN preferred for RNs, ASN accepted if no BSN); fingerprinting may be required depending on the unit
• Drug screen: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, completed within 2 months of start; instant tests are not accepted
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, attesting to ability to meet the physical demands of the position; must be signed and dated and must not list restrictions
• Immunizations and screening:

  • Tdap received after age 11; no declinations or exemptions
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella: 2 vaccines or a positive titer (declinations not accepted for measles)
  • Hepatitis B: positive surface antibody titer, or negative surface antibody plus negative antigen titer dated on or after the antibody
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer
  • TB: QuantiFERON within 12 months of start, or 2 PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 90 days of start); T-SPOT not accepted
  • Flu vaccine for the 2026-27 season, due 10/31; no exemptions or declinations
• Two clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted)
• Employment application or resume
• Skills checklist, updated annually
• Radiation badge: new starts must be supplied by the facility
• Fit testing acknowledgment; testing completed onsite if required for the unit
• Facility forms: professional appearance guidelines, traveler compliance, and release authorization