Interventional Radiology Technologist
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Interventional Radiology Tech)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Interventional Radiology (highest requirement found)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Work Schedule:

  • Days with weekends every other weekend required
  • Call required; callouts for scheduled shifts must be made up as necessary
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating block scheduling
• Locals: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• Licensing: Must be ARRT registered; pending licenses not accepted
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning

Facility Highlights

• Short-term acute care facility
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 733
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color provided

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ARRT Registration (mandatory)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or Military only, documentation must reflect legal name
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or Military only, required for specific units including IR
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for certain units (ED, OR, Peds ED, PICU, etc.)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for specific units (L&D, FCCU, NICU)
• NIH Stroke Certification: Must be updated annually, required for ED, Psych ED, ICUs, Step Down, Med Surg, L&D, Express Care
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Must be completed via Relias and renewed annually; minimum 80% score required; 3 attempts allowed before cancellation
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for awareness in multiple units including IR; 3 attempts allowed with remediation required after failures

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, international search if applicable)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual TB screening form required
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but accepted if available

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job descriptions relevant to IR tech role
  • Confidentiality and information agreements
  • Emergency contact form
  • Staff call out acknowledgement
  • Corporate code of conduct
  • Professional appearance acknowledgment
  • Computer use acknowledgment
  • Parking registration (if driving)
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, professional, no large earrings, face piercings, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless religious)
• Completion of mandatory orientation modules prior to start
• Must comply with facility policies including flu policy and COVID exemptions

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours policy: After 2 call-off shifts per 13-week assignment, all contracted shifts are guaranteed
• Candidates must be prepared for a Level III Trauma Center environment and teaching hospital setting
• Floating and flexibility within scope of practice expected to meet unit needs

This position is ideal for Interventional Radiology Technologists with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, acute care trauma center environment with weekend and call responsibilities.