Interventional Radiology Technologist
Olney, Maryland
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Olney, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Wed 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform interventional radiology (IR) procedures including scrubbing for IR, vascular, and pain management cases.
• Operate Philips Azurion C-arm and portable C-arm equipment.
• Procedural types include:

  • Interventional: Tunneled catheter placements (mediports, permacaths, Hickman lines), embolizations, drain placements, suprapubic catheter placements, PEG tube placements, Pleurx catheter placements.
  • Pain Management: Epidural blocks, radiofrequency ablations.
  • Vascular: Angiograms, thrombectomies, fistulograms, IVC filter placements.
• Unit also handles CT and X-ray cases, but floating to these areas is not required.
• No on-call or weekend shifts.
• Every other holiday required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Maryland.
• Minimum 2 years of Interventional Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Prior travel experience (must have completed at least one prior travel contract).
• Certifications:

  • ARRT-R (Radiologic Technologist)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Fluoroscopy permit.
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Overall score ≥ 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start.
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (minimum 80% passing score).

Additional Information

• No weekend or on-call shifts.
• Locals within 60 miles may be considered at a different rate.
• Floating to CT and X-ray areas is not required.
• Must be proficient in scrubbing and assisting with IR, vascular, and pain procedures.
• Holiday coverage every other holiday is required.

This position is ideal for an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist seeking a travel contract with a structured day shift schedule and no weekend or on-call responsibilities.