Description

American Traveler is hiring a Vascular Interventional Radiology Technologist with experience in peripheral vascular procedures, venous central lines, and related interventional work at a Level 1 Trauma facility.

Details

• Vascular Interventional Radiology unit within a Heart & Vascular Institute
• Patient population includes those requiring invasive cardiology or invasive radiology studies
• Procedures include peripheral vascular work, venous central lines, tube changes, embolization (venous and arterial), venous thrombectomy, dialysis access (AV fistulas, tunneled dialysis catheters, peritoneal dialysis catheters), tube access and changes (G-tube, Chole, Neph, Biliary, abscess, SPC), and neuro cases (cerebral arterial/venous, kyphoplasty)
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM on a 4x9 hour shift arrangement (36 hours/week)
• Weekends and holidays covered on a call rotation basis
• No floating requirements

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field or certificate in Radiologic Technology required
• Current BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) required
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification required
• IEMA Radiography License (Illinois) required — license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of relevant Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures
• Manual dexterity to handle small supplies
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately

Additional Information

• Assist physicians with all interventional procedures including contrast administration, venipuncture and IV line placement, and recognition of hypersensitivity or allergic reactions
• Responsibilities include accurate radiation, sponge, and sharp counts, as well as informing the procedural nurse of correct intra-procedural medication doses
• Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
• Contingent workers may not be on continuous assignment for more than 1 year at this health system; a 6-month break in service is required before returning