Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist

Responsibilities

• ARRT with advanced registry in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI)
• ARRT with advanced registry in Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI)
• ARRT with advanced registry in Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography (CV)
• Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.
• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
• Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary.
• Prepares prescribed contrast media, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures.
• Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure.
• Ensures adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored.
• Replenishes supplies as appropriate.
• Actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.
• May assist with the training of new personnel and/or students assigned to the division.
• Performs all imaging procedures demonstrating principles of radiation protection including shielding, equipment settings to reduce dose, and ALARA techniques.
• Resolves image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; views images and confirms image/series counts.
• Completes all study indexing in RIS including study begin, study end, and completion of study.
• Reviews and confirms clinical protocols with Radiologist before performing study.
• Demonstrates Team Member Standards of Excellence including AIDET, open communication, timely response, positive attitude, innovation, and respect for diversity.
• Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate.
• Performs all documentation in the medical record and radiology information system to support clinical and billing functions.
• Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

• Must maintain Healthcare Provider certification (BLS).
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with advanced registry in one of the following:
  Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI), Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI), or Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography (CV).
• Candidate must have IR vascular experience.
• Candidate must have Epic experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.

• Shift: 8am - 4pm;
  Monday - Friday with a call schedule.
• Hours per day: 8
• Hours per week: 40