Description

American Traveler is hiring a Special Procedures Technologist with recent IR/Hybrid OR experience for a 13-week contract requiring an active SC or compact radiography license.

Details

• Special Procedures/Vascular Interventional Radiology department
• Monday-Friday schedule, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
• On-call one week every 4th week
• Will float to sister hospital nearby as needed
• 13-week contract, 40 hours per week
• Uses Cerner for charting

Requirements

• 2 years experience as a radiologic technologist or at least 1 year of experience in Special Procedures/Vascular Interventional Radiology
• Recent IR/Hybrid OR experience required
• Graduate of an accredited school of Allied Health Professionals
• ARRT Radiography (R) Certification required
• BLS through the American Heart Association required
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standard Association (SCRQSA) Radiographer Certification required
• Active SC or compact license required if applicable
• AART VI Radiology Certification and completion of an AART accredited Vascular Interventional Radiology Program preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to perform and teach Special Procedures exams

Additional Information

• Perform Special Procedures exams under medical supervision of certified radiologists, assisting on procedures as needed
• Responsible for supervision and clinical education of student Radiologic Technologists
• Ensures correct orders, diagnosis, and clinical history are entered into the computer system
• Instructs and prepares patients regarding imaging procedures and assists with informed consent
• Practices radiation safety in accordance with ALARA principles and follows DHEC/TJC guidelines
• Completes annual mandatory in-services and maintains current licensure requirements
• Functions as a team player, assisting other imaging team members and departments as needed
• Travelers may remain on assignment up to one calendar year from initial start date, requiring a break before returning to a new assignment
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role