Travel Interventional Radiology Tech - $3,430 per week

About the role

American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a day shift contract at an academic medical center in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures for both inpatients and outpatients across all age groups
• Includes angioplasty, aortography, cardiac catheterizations (left and right heart), PCI, pacemaker insertions, EP studies, cardiac ablation, cardiac mapping, cardioversion, IABP placement/removal, ASD closures, and vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose)
• Utilizes skills such as hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias, sterile scrub technique, and room circulator duties
• Works with equipment including fluoroscopy, computed tomography, ultrasound, and PACS
• Assists with general radiographic imaging in-department and with mobile x-ray units
• Assists in the instruction of radiology students
• Works under the supervision of the Chief Technologist – Interventional Radiology

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Interventional Radiology
• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Active ARRT (R) certification required; ACLS preferred
• Active BLS certification from the AHA required
• Active Illinois radiography license/accreditation required; license required if applicable
• Proficiency with fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, and PACS
• Experience with vascular closure systems, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile scrub technique
• Epic EMR experience required

Qualifications

• Based in the greater Chicagoland area
• Must be able to work under pressure and respond quickly and accurately in emergent situations
• Former employees of any University of Chicago Medicine location (including PRN or permanent staff) must have been separated for at least 7 months before returning as a traveler
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration

Skills

• Fluoroscopy
• Computed Tomography
• Ultrasound
• PACS
• Vascular closure systems
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Sterile scrub technique
• Epic EMR

Benefits

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

5x8 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week