Travel Angiography Technologist - $3,167 per week

Certification Details

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
• State of Utah Radiologic Technologist License
• Vascular/Interventional radiography certification

Job Details

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Puts patients at ease and prepares them for the exam using appropriate body mechanics.
• Identifies proper exams based on patient need and utilizes correct exam techniques.
• Produces quality images through the appropriate operation of equipment/instrumentation.
• Fulfills proper patient identification protocols.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.
• Maintains work area and stocks needed supplies.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Develops specific knowledge with regard to invasive, diagnostic and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques.
• Applies closure device, sutures the sheath in place, or removes the sheath and applies pressure to obtain hemostasis.
• Understands and applies principles of x-ray generation and safety.
• Understands and demonstrates the correct operation of imaging equipment.
• Provides patient education, as needed and assures patient comfort.
• Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech, according to Angio lab policies and procedures and Scope of Practice documents.

Job Requirements

• One (1) year of vascular or interventional experience required.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• ARRT registration required.
• State of Utah Radiologic Technologist License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Vascular/Interventional radiography certification or one year of Angio/Interventional experience required.

Schedule Information

• Shift: 10 hour days with call - 4 shifts, days may vary.
• On-call required.
• Weekends on call only.
• 40 hours per week.

Additional Details

• Radiation badge (dosimeter) required for this assignment; facility can supply temporary badge if needed, but supplier provided is preferred.
• Preferred certifications include ACLS or PALS certification.
• Preferred skills include ability to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and quick understanding during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Physical requirements include lifting, bending, walking, assisting with patient transport, and standing for extended periods.
• Must navigate crowded and busy rooms with equipment and power cords.