Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $3,046 per week

Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist | Discipline: Allied Health Professional | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week

About the role

We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Bridgeport, CT. The right IR Tech should have 1 year of recent acute care experience. As an IR Tech, you will operate fluoroscopic equipment and assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. IR Techs are also responsible for preparing and observing patients undergoing the procedure and reporting abnormal activity.

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure adequate safeguards for patient and operator exposure.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physiology and anatomy, including the location, appearance, and function of major and minor systems susceptible to radiologic exposure, as well as physical abnormalities associated with diseases or lesions depicted by IR procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge required to operate intravenous (I.V.) and dye injector pumps.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system.

Requirements

• 1 year of recent acute care experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and ARRT (R) National Certification.
• State-specific licensing when required.
• Vascular Interventional (VI) certificate preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk for long periods, bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty.
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

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

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts, days

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states, offering local and travel jobs to match caregivers with the right organization. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during challenging times in healthcare.