Interventional Radiology Technologist
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Borgess Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Role: Interventional Radiology Tech
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 4 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Call Requirements:

  • Every other week: 4 PM to 7 AM
  • Every other weekend: 24-hour on-call
• Weekend Requirements: On-call every other weekend only
• Holiday Requirements: On-call as needed
• Floating: None
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Patient Volume: Approximately 10 visits per day
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Special Requirements: Assist with sterile procedures in IR and NIL
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided

Certifications & Licenses

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification)
• State License: Must be current and verifiable
• Tech Certification Verification: Required as applicable per profession
• Pass/Fail Testing: On-site EKG exam required for Monitor Techs (if applicable)

Background & Health Requirements

• Background Check:

  • Required within 90 days of start
  • Must cover last 7 years and all states lived/worked in
  • Includes SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, motor vehicle report (for phlebotomy)
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript required
• Physical Exam: Required
• TB Testing: Negative 2-step PPD or QGold within 1 year (T-Spot not accepted)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - titer or 2 vaccines
• Drug Testing: Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant accepted if needed for quick start)
• Flu Vaccination: Required or approved medical/religious declination prior to start; documentation must be on file by 12/15 for working candidates
• COVID-19: Medical exemption requests accepted with proper documentation

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo: Passport-style photo with solid background required for badge
• Confidentiality Agreement: Must be signed prior to start
• Modules:

  • Completion of facility-specific training modules required before start (approx. 8-10 hours)
  • Modules due by 1 PM CST Friday prior to start date
  • Returning candidates within 1 year may be exempt from new modules
• Additional Testing: Cardiac rhythms review and on-site EKG exam for Monitor Techs (if applicable)

This position offers a structured schedule with on-call responsibilities and requires a minimum of one year of experience in Interventional Radiology. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and certification requirements to qualify.