Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA Total Med Allied seeks a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel assignment in South Bend, Indiana.

• Specialty:
  Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening in South Bend, IN. The right IR Tech should have at least 1 year of recent acute care experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As an IR Tech, you will be responsible for operating the fluoroscopic equipment and assisting the physicians with minimally invasive, image‑guided procedures. IR Techs are also responsible for preparing and observing the patients undergoing the procedure and reporting abnormal activity.

• Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain procedures to patients, providing reassurance and support as required.
• Assist in scrubbing all diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Monitor patient during all procedures.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques on patient and operator exposure to assure that safeguards are maintained.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physiology and anatomy, including location, appearance, and function of major and minor systems susceptible to radiologic exposure, and the physical abnormalities most commonly depicted by the procedures performed in the IR clinic, to interpret examination requests accurately.
• Demonstrate knowledge required to operate intravenous (IV) and dye injector pumps.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system.

Must have at least 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ACLS, and ARRT (R) National Certification, and state‑specific licensing when required. Vascular Interventional certificate preferred. IR Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty, and must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

• BLS, ACLS, ARRT (VI), ARRT (R), 2 Years

Note:

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Job . Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.