Description

American Traveler is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of IR Body/IR Neuro experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center for a 13-week assignment at an academic medical center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Details

• 885-bed Level 1 Trauma Center and academic medical center with a designated Chest Pain Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center
• 8-room Interventional Radiology department averaging 45–50 cases per day
• Patient population includes IR Body and IR Neuro cases: stroke, cancer, tumors, peripheral/carotid/IVC/SVC occlusions, subdural fistulas, complex embolization, thrombectomy, thrombolysis, sclerotherapy, Y-90/SIR-Spheres, biopsies, and various drainage and access procedures
• Team structure includes 2 techs per room with an RN, supported by tech extenders (2 per day) for room turnover, paperwork, transport, and inventory
• EMR: Epic Encompass (experience required)
• Equipment includes Siemens, GE, and Philips imaging systems and GE ultrasound units
• Flexible scheduling options: 3x12s (0800–1830), 4x10s, or 5x8s (0800–1630); 40 hours per week
• On-call requirement of 3–4 call days per month; weekend call every 5th–6th weekend from approximately Friday 1630 to Monday 0800
• No floating required
• Schedule posted on a 4–6 week cycle; schedule questions can be clarified with the manager during the final interview

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience specific to IR Body and/or IR Neuro at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Experience at an academic teaching hospital preferred given the work environment
• BLS and ARRT-R or RCIS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Proficiency in scrubbing and assisting with IR procedures, as well as circulating, operating equipment, and providing supplies
• Epic EMR experience required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at an Advocate Health Southeast facility must be separated from that facility for at least 1 year before being considered
• Orientation of up to 2 weeks provided
• Department has a culture that includes new graduates and preceptorship; candidates should be comfortable working alongside and mentoring newer staff
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays if scheduled
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Hospital-provided scrubs
• Free parking on-site