Interventional Radiology Technologist
Sacramento, California
Sutter Medical Center

Interventional Radiology

Location: Sacramento, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 to 17:30 Hours: 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Role Overview

Performs a variety of diagnostic and interventional radiology exams, which may include hybrid procedures.

• Operates complex stationary and mobile diagnostic equipment.
• Completes routine and priority tasks within established departmental time frames.
• Prepares for and assists physicians during diagnostic and image-guided invasive procedures.
• Explains procedures, medications, contrast media, and associated biological effects to patients clearly and professionally to reduce fear and anxiety.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in California
• 2 years of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Interventional Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• ARRT certification
• Fluoroscopy credential (Fluoro)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (AHA or ARC only)
• Availability for varied call nights and weekends
• Availability for rotating weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of recent relevant experience

Onboarding Requirements

Background and Eligibility

• 7-year background check, completed within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county criminal searches, nationwide sex offender search, and education verification
• Federal exclusion database checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG), updated annually
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start, then monthly
• Sex offender search within 90 days of start
• Official transcripts or diplomas are accepted only if verification attempts were unsuccessful, with an attestation of those attempts

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or two PPDs, with annual renewal
• Negative chest X-ray within 1 year of start, if the candidate is a positive TB responder
• Adult Tdap within 10 years of start
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity (titer or vaccination records)
• Hepatitis B immunity (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Annual seasonal flu vaccination or documentation, required during flu season (November 1 to April 30)
• In-person color vision exam, if applicable
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually

Credentials and Documentation

• Primary source license verification within 30 days of start
• Tech certification verification within 30 days of start, as applicable
• Two professional references
• Seven years of employment history with no gaps, verified through employment verification