Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $3,153 per week

About the Role

We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Richmond, VA. 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.

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 on patient and operator exposure in order to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained
• Demonstrate knowledge of physiology and anatomy, such as the location, appearance and function of various major and minor systems susceptible to Radiologic exposure and the physical abnormalities with most diseases or lesions which are customarily depicted by the procedures performed in the IR Clinic, in order to interpret examination requests accurately
• 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 and state-specific licensing when required
• Vascular Interventional certificate preferred
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology
• BLS, ARRT (VI), CCI (additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment)

This is a 13-week travel position with 40 hours per week, 10-hour day shifts in Richmond, Virginia.