Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,800 per week

Specialty: Radiology Technologist | Discipline: Allied Health Professional | Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 14 weeks

About the role

Travel position in Snellville, Georgia. 40 hours per week, 10-hour day shifts. Employment type: Travel. Minimum 2 years of experience required; first-time travelers not accepted. Patient population: Adults to Geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures including diagnostic cath, PCI, orbital atherectomy, IABP, Impella, and device implants (no EP studies or ablations)
• Obtain and interpret vital signs and cardiac rhythms (sinus node rhythms required; pacemaker experience preferred)
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment: GE Discovery, IABP, Impella, CSIR
• Scrub and maintain sterile field
• Monitor and document hemodynamic status
• Perform EKG lead placement and rhythm interpretation
• Assist with procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, temporary pacemaker insertion, and cardioversion
• Float within the department and facility, including potential assignment to sister campus Piedmont Eastside South
• Take call (10 call days per month) and work holidays as specified

Requirements

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and either RCIS, RCES, or ARRT CV
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab
• Experience with GE Discovery, IABP, Impella, and CSIR
• Proficiency in obtaining vitals and interpreting sinus node rhythms
• Experience with Epic charting system (required); Merge preferred
• GA or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Travel experience required

Unit Details

• 3 procedure rooms with 5 beds; average daily census of 8-10 patients
• Daily caseload: 5-10 procedures
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR, Merge (preferred)
• Scrub color provided by the facility
• Weekends: Every other weekend unless otherwise specified
• Call requirements: 10 call days per month

Holiday Policy

• If one major holiday falls during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work two
• Major holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Compliance & Onboarding

• Full compliance required to start on time; non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screen required to determine fit; if passed, candidate proceeds to manager for final decision
• All compliance documents due Tuesday prior to start date
• Non-billable orientation hours determined by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Must complete core items/labs within 48 hours of contract signing

RTO (Request Time Off) Policy

• All RTO must be finalized at time of submission; no RTO or schedule requests accepted post-offer or onsite
• Maximum RTO: 7 days per contract
• If 1-2 holidays fall during assignment: No holiday RTO permitted
• If 3 holidays fall during assignment: 1 holiday RTO may be considered

Local Candidates & Return Travelers

• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Permanent/Per Diem/FCSS employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for 1 full year before applying as a traveler
• Return travelers: If canceled or facility DNR, must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying; ensure profile reflects all time worked at Piedmont Health

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits