Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for a 13-week travel assignment in Seattle, Washington.

This role is ideal for an IR professional with recent experience supporting complex image-guided procedures in a fast-paced acute-care hospital setting. The technologist will work closely with interventional radiologists, nurses, and other members of the procedural team to support safe, efficient, and technically accurate care.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of recent Interventional Radiology experience and must be comfortable with advanced IR procedures including Y-90 therapy, GI bleed interventions, TPA-related procedures, venous sampling, and Phase II recovery support.

Key Responsibilities

·        Assist physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures.

·        Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, supplies, and sterile fields.

·        Position patients appropriately for image-guided procedures.

·        Support vascular and nonvascular IR procedures.

·        Maintain sterile technique throughout invasive procedures.

·        Assist with catheters, guidewires, vascular access equipment, contrast administration, and other procedural supplies within scope of practice.

·        Monitor procedural workflow and anticipate physician and team needs.

·        Support safe delivery of Y-90 therapies and other advanced interventional procedures.

·        Assist during procedures for active GI bleeding.

·        Support TPA-related interventions when indicated.

·        Assist with venous sampling procedures.

·        Support Phase II recovery and post-procedure patient care as appropriate to role and facility policy.

·        Participate in procedural time-outs and safety checks.

·        Follow radiation safety, infection-control, and patient-safety standards.

·        Maintain accurate documentation using Epic.

·        Utilize Pyxis for medication-related workflow as applicable.

·        Respond appropriately during urgent or emergent procedural situations.

·        Participate in required call coverage.

Required Experience

Candidates must have:

·        Recent Interventional Radiology Technologist experience

·        Minimum 1 year of IR experience preferred

·        Experience with advanced interventional procedures

·        Strong understanding of sterile technique and procedural safety

·        Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute-care environment

·        Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

·        Ability to participate in call coverage

Required Advanced Procedure Experience

Candidates must be comfortable with:

·        Y-90 therapy / chemo delivery

·        GI bleed interventions

·        TPA-related procedures

·        Venous sampling

·        Phase II recovery support

Required Certifications

Candidates must have:

·        Current BLS

·        Current ACLS

All required certifications must remain current throughout the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have:

·        More than 1 year of recent IR experience

·        Previous travel or contract experience

·        Experience in a large acute-care hospital

·        Experience with vascular and nonvascular procedures

·        Experience with emergency or trauma IR cases

·        Epic documentation experience

·        Pyxis experience

·        Strong recovery-room or post-procedure monitoring experience

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Interventional radiology procedures

·        Image-guided interventions

·        Vascular access support

·        Sterile technique

·        Radiation safety

·        Y-90 procedures

·        GI bleed interventions

·        TPA-related procedures

·        Vein sampling

·        Phase II recovery

·        Patient positioning

·        Procedural setup

·        Emergency response

·        Epic documentation

·        Pyxis workflow

·        Interdisciplinary communication

Schedule Requirements

·        Day Shift

·        Four 10-hour shifts per week

·        7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

·        40 hours per week

Call Requirements

Call participation is required and typically includes:

·        Approximately one overnight call shift per week

·        Approximately one weekend every 5th or 6th weekend

Candidates must be able to respond to urgent or emergency procedural needs while on call.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist who is comfortable supporting complex IR procedures and can perform effectively in a high-acuity hospital environment.

You should have strong technical skills, excellent procedural awareness, and the ability to collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff while maintaining patient safety.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an:

·        Interventional Radiology Technologist

·        IR Tech

·        Vascular Interventional Technologist

·        Special Procedures Technologist

·        Radiologic Technologist – IR

·        Interventional Radiology Specialist

·        Travel IR Technologist

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on experience, education, certifications, licensure, technical skills, and the requirements of the position.