Interventional Radiology Technologist
Saint Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology Tech)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 4x10 hour days (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week (facility may low census/cancel 36 hours per contract)
• Call Requirements: Call rotation averaging 10 days per month, including weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Call rotation includes weekends
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work 4 out of 8 major holidays (Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 12/26, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Pending License: Accepted at manager's discretion
• First-timers: Accepted

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • Epic experience required
• Preferred Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP (depending on unit)

Clinical Requirements & Skills

• Experience with Outpatient, Inpatient, and Adult ICU settings required
• Proficient with PACS, C-Arm, Contrast, and Biopsies
• Experience with:

  • Stents, angioplasty, angiograms
  • Paracentesis, thoracentesis
  • Nephrogram, peripherals, biopsies, drainages
  • Vascular studies, venous access, neuro studies
  • Genitourinary (GU), abdomen and pelvis, upper/lower extremity procedures
• Must be able to use and deploy:

  • Pushable/detachable coils
  • Micro catheters and micro wires
  • Snare kits
  • Injector systems (preferably ACIST)

Facility & Work Environment

• 356-bed non-profit, research and academic medical center
• Tertiary care provider for east Missouri region
• Part of a larger health system and affiliated with a medical school
• Scrubs provided
• Onsite parking available at no cost

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 12 months, including SSN trace and nationwide search
• State-specific background checks and registries as required (Missouri-specific)
• Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health
• Negative drug screen within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT within 12 months) or chest x-ray if positive PPD
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (annual)
  • COVID vaccine series preferred
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start for fit testing (fit test done onsite during orientation)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and training, including:

  • Confidentiality and security agreements
  • Standards of ethical conduct
  • AbioMed Impella online training (if applicable)
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain background)
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required

Additional Notes

• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) requests with application; additional requests subject to manager approval
• Candidate must be willing to comply with fit testing requirements (clean-shaven for fit test)
• Modules and training must be completed prior to or during orientation
• References and skills checklists required as part of credentialing

This position is suitable for IR Techs with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable with a demanding call schedule, holiday coverage, and working in a high-acuity academic medical center environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.