Interventional Radiology Technologist Per Diem

About the Role

IR Techs use fluoroscopy (real-time X-ray), specialized wires, stents, and other tools to visualize the patient's condition in real time and also change what they see.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic/digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care.
• Acquires images and sends images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Communicates verbally and in written form clearly and effectively with other members of the team.
• Transports patients to and from procedural area, admitting and recovery area, and other areas within the hospital as needed.
• Assists with patient transfer to and from procedure table and stretcher.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the physician operator throughout procedures to facilitate patient safety, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and coordinates in-service/education for other associates, as needed.
• Administers contrast media under the direction of a physician. Recognizes signs of a contrast reaction and responds appropriately with corrective action.
• Systematically reviews history and physical, lab values, prior imaging, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patient’s physiological status. Communicates findings to physician operator and fellow team members.
• Able to respond on-site within 30 minutes when participating in the on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Diagnostic Radiology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Florida Licensed Radiologic Technologist.
• Radiography credentialing through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
• 403B retirement savings program with employer matching.
• Education assistance.

About the Organization

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast.