Description

American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a high-acuity Cath Lab at a Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, requiring a minimum of 3 years of Cath Lab experience.

Details

• Work in a fast-paced, high-acuity Cath Lab at a 933-bed Magnet-designated, Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Travelers will work exclusively in the Cath Lab; the facility has 15 total labs shared between Cath Lab, EP, and Hybrid, with approximately 11 dedicated to Cath Lab
• Adult-only patient population; no pediatric cases
• High case volume of 24–40 cases per day with a 1:1 patient ratio
• Cath Lab procedures include diagnostic and interventional cases, RHC, LHC, STEMI/NSTEMI, CTO, valvuloplasty, CardioMEMS, biopsies, atherectomies, staged PCI, IABP, and Impella; ECMO experience preferred
• Peripheral diagnostic and interventional cases, including fistulograms
• Hybrid experience (AAA grafts, thoracic grafts, clips, TAVRs, Watchman) is preferred but not required
• Day/PM rotating shifts available as 8-hour, 12-hour, or a combination of both
• Occasional weekend shifts (Saturday and/or Sunday) and call coverage per department needs
• Weekday call shift runs 12:00 PM–8:30 PM, with call continuing from end of shift until 6:00 AM the following morning
• A 7-day call block occurs every 2–3 months (Friday to Friday); not all 7 days may require active call
• 30-minute call response time required
• Holiday coverage may be required based on staffing needs
• No floating required
• Charting via Epic (experience required); equipment includes Alaris, Pyxis, GE C-arms, Volcano, St. Jude, Alphavac, Angiovac, EKOS, Anari, GE Pruka/Maclab hemodynamic system, Maquet IABP, and PACS systems Fuji and ProSolv

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of Cath Lab experience required
• Most recent experience must be within the last year
• Current BLS and ACLS required
• RCIS preferred
• Active WI license required if applicable
• Proficiency in Cath Lab and peripheral cases including diagnostic, interventional, scrubbing, and panning
• Hybrid experience (TAVRs, Watchman, AAA/thoracic grafts) preferred but not required
• ECMO experience preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Permanent staff will monitor cases; travelers will not be assigned to lead or oversee cases independently
• Strong support team on unit includes a Charge Tech/Lead, HUC/Receptionist (6:00 AM–8:00 PM), transporter (6:30 AM–8:00 PM), housekeeping for room turnovers, storeroom staff for supply management, RT available 24/7, hospitalist available 24/7, and cardiology in-house 24/7
• 1 week of orientation provided
• Facility adheres to a fatigue policy limiting staff to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved
• Scrubs are provided
• Free parking available
• COVID vaccination required