Interventional Radiology Technician
Paramus, New Jersey
The Valley Hospital

Job Opportunity: IR Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Paramus, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Interventional Radiology (IR) Technician

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT Certification (for Radiology)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, required for relevant units including Cardiology and Respiratory
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, required for almost all clinical staff
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, required for select units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required for Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, NICU RNs
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Required for Labor and Delivery (AWHONN Advanced or NCC C-EFM within 2 years)
• State License Verification – Must be run within 30 days prior to start; no temporary or emergency licenses accepted without approval
• NURSYS Verification – For RNs and LPN/LVNs only, within 30 days prior to start
• Tech Certification Verification – ARRT required for Radiology; Medical Assistants do not require tech certs

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:

  • Counties Lived/Worked
  • Statewide, National Sex Offender, National Criminal, OIG Sanction Search, SAM.gov, OFAC
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be completed 30 days prior to start
• Sex Offender Search must include all aliases, completed 30 days prior to start
• Education Verification: 3rd party verification of highest level of education required; diploma can be used as placeholder if verification is pending
• Transcript/Diploma upload required unless education verification is already on file
• Employment Verification: 7 years of work history required, must be completed 2 Fridays prior to start; no pending verifications allowed at start
• Two references required: one from a supervisor/manager within 12 months, second within 3 years

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Pass/Fail Testing (administered onsite):

  • Required for all RN specialties, EKG Techs, Cath Lab Techs
  • Includes Telemetry Competency and Medication Exam (80% passing score required)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – 80% passing score required for all RN & LPN positions
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – 80% passing score required for all RNs (exceptions apply)
• Phlebotomy Competency Exam – Required for PCT/PCA
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, III) – Required annually with 80% passing score; covers National Patient Safety, HIPAA, OSHA topics, Infection Control, Ethics, Patient Rights, and more
• Color Blind Testing – Ishihara test must be completed within 1 year of assignment start

Health & Immunization Requirements (Must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)

• Physical Exam or Statement of Health (within 12 months)
• Fit Mask Test (N95 or equivalent) – annual requirement for clinical positions
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (annual Quantiferon Gold or T-spot within 6 months)
• Proof of vaccinations or immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody or declination
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred, not required)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 Panel within 30 days of start (no pending or rapid tests accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination (mandatory, no declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Completed series with booster if eligible (no declinations or partial series accepted)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility self-learning module and post-test (100% score required)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing for applicable roles
• Valley Health ECG Foundations for ECG Interpretation exam (for RNs preparing for onsite testing)

Additional Notes

• All license verifications and background checks must be current and completed within specified timeframes prior to start.
• Candidates must be prepared to provide information for ID badge creation during orientation.
• Employment application must include full name with middle initial and cover the last 7 years of employment with explanations for any gaps over 30 days.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system in New Jersey with a 13-week travel contract in the Radiology/Cardiology specialty as an IR Tech. Compliance with all certifications, background checks, health requirements, and competency exams is mandatory for consideration and continued employment.