Description

American Traveler is hiring an IR Technologist for an acute care interventional radiology setting, requiring at least 1 year of Cath Lab or Radiology Tech experience with strong sterile technique skills.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in an interventional radiology unit with 2 procedure suites
• Average of 5–10 cases per day
• Patient cases include diagnostic left and right heart caths, PCI, IABP, Impella, temporary pacemakers, TCAR, EVAR, EKOS, AIF, IVC filters, infusaports, permacaths, venograms, and vascular surgery procedures
• Siemens software and equipment used; Epic EMR
• 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday; start and stop times vary based on case volume and scheduling
• Rotating call required: up to 7 days per 4-week schedule, with a 30-minute response time requirement
• Weekend call coverage: Friday after hours through Monday 7:00 AM (for those not on Monday-to-Monday call rotation)
• Holiday call coverage is rotational
• No mandatory floating; optional additional hours available in other units based on experience

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of Cath Lab or Radiology Tech experience required
• ARRT and BLS certifications required
• Proficiency in sterile technique and scrubbing required
• Experience with neuroradiology and vascular IR procedures
• EKOS experience preferred; training available for qualified candidates
• A valid driver's license is required for consideration

Additional Information

• Rad Techs scrub and assist the physician during procedures; RNs handle circulating, sedation, and documentation
• Department-specific orientation includes general hospital orientation, nursing orientation, and computer training, totaling approximately one week or up to 36 hours
• Surgical attire is provided; personal lead is not provided
• First-time travelers with strong experience will be considered
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (100 miles for certain affiliated locations)
• Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a minimum 2-year break before returning
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than a cumulative total of one year without taking a 2-year break