Description

American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a 13-week travel contract at a Level III Trauma Center in Milwaukee, WI, with experience in general IR procedures required and Neuro IR experience preferred.

Details

• Interventional Radiology department at a 933-bed, Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Milwaukee, WI
• Department operates 24/7 with 5 procedure rooms
• Adult-only patient population; no pediatrics
• Average daily volume of 40–50 patients
• General IR procedures include kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, central lines/PICCs/ports, fistulograms, IVC filters, nephrostomy tubes, nephroureteral stents, peripheral leg cases, coil embolization, thoracentesis/paracentesis, and AAA interventions (AAA experience preferred)
• CT room supported by IR performs cryoablations, CT-guided biopsies, and drain placements (daytime only)
• Neuro IR procedures include stroke interventions, embolization, DSA, WADA tests, and spinal angiography (daytime only; manager approval required if candidate lacks Neuro IR experience)
• 3x12-hour day shifts working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday plus one weekday shift with call; 36 hours per week
• General IR shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Neuro IR shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Weekday call (Monday–Thursday): approximately 1 shift per week, EOS until following day at 7:00 AM; must arrive on-site within 30 minutes of being paged
• Weekend call (Friday–Sunday): once every 5th weekend, EOS Friday until Monday at 7:00 AM
• Travelers without Neuro IR experience will take General IR call only; those with both Neuro IR and General IR experience may be asked to take both
• No floating required
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• Imaging equipment: Siemens and GE (experience preferred); Ultrasound: GE
• Other equipment includes MedRad injector, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Change Healthcare PACS, IVUS, laser, Bovie, and Angiojet (experience not required for these)

Requirements

• ARRT RT(R) certification and current BLS required
• Wisconsin state license required if applicable
• Minimum 12 months of IR experience, with most recent experience within the last year
• Ability to independently circulate and scrub both basic and complex IR procedures
• Proficiency in scrubbing and panning simultaneously
• Experience with general IR cases including central lines/PICCs/ports, IVC filters, nephrostomy tubes, peripheral leg cases, and embolization
• Neuro IR experience preferred but not required; manager approval required if submitting without it
• COVID vaccination required
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate DOB and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
• Candidate middle name or initial required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted, provided they have IR experience
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius restrictions
• Two techs are assigned per exam room, with a third added for complex cases; the same staffing structure applies for call coverage
• Department support includes two lead techs, tech specialists, two coordinators, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), and CNA/Transporter (24/7)
• Orientation includes 1–2 weeks with a preceptor and competency check-off
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved during the contract
• No holiday coverage currently required, though this is subject to change (call coverage only if applicable)
• Scrubs are provided
• Free parking available on-site with badge access