Description

American Traveler is hiring a Vascular Interventional Radiology Technologist with experience in procedural radiology settings, including peripheral vascular, embolization, and interventional neurology procedures.

Details

• Vascular Interventional Radiology (IR) department 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 (G-tube, cholecystostomy, nephrostomy, biliary, abscess, suprapubic catheter), embolization (venous and arterial), venous thrombectomy, dialysis access (AV fistulas, tunneled dialysis catheters, peritoneal dialysis catheters), and neuro cases (cerebral arterial/venous, kyphoplasty)
• Epic EMR — experience required
• Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• 36 hours per week, 8-hour shifts
• Weekend and holiday coverage via call rotation only

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a related field or Certificate in Radiologic Technology
• Current BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association)
• ARRT Radiography (R) certification
• IEMA Radiography License — license required if applicable
• Epic charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting
• Ability to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures
• Manual dexterity to handle small supplies
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include administering contrast material via existing IV or venipuncture, assessing patients for allergies, accurately reporting intra-procedural medication doses, radiation counts, and sponge/sharp counts to the procedural nurse
• Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred
• Candidate interviews are conducted by the facility's hiring leader
• Candidates who have been on assignment at this facility for 1 year must take a 6-month break before returning
• RTO not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position