Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist

Talent Burst, Inc is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

• Specialty:
  Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Departments:
Interventional Radiology

Job Title:

Rad Tech-Cath/IR
Specialty:
Interventional Radiology

Job Description
This job, as a part of a multidisciplinary team, assumes responsibility for the operation of the heart catheterization laboratory suite. Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy and various types of cardiac equipment, monitors patient vitals, performs routine calculations, circulates, and assists the physician during the procedure upon request. Prepares the procedure rooms, equipment, and patient for the procedure. Acts as liaison to the hospital Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).

Education
Required – Associate degree in radiologic sciences.
Preferred – Bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences

Experience
Required – 2 years of experience as an allied health professional.

Certifications
Required –
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of
Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

KSAs
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to be detail-oriented, perform complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient's welfare and detect equipment malfunctions.
Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal/external visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere.
Ability to learn new procedures.
Knowledge of and complies with all federal, state, and local regulatory radiation requirements.
Ability to work flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties
Assists the team in patient setup and prep before the procedures and take down/clean up post-procedure using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques.
Documents in procedure log to reflect accurate procedure and interventions to ensure accurate billing and charge capture.
Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.
Conducts hemodynamic monitoring of patient during procedure and reporting values to performing physician.
Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patient to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff.
Transmits, archives, and retrieves digital images in picture archiving and communicating systems (PACS).
Performs quality control standards by using the optimum diagnostic imaging and performing regular maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree;

or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails…