Description

American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures for a Cath Lab requiring CRT, fluoroscopy certification, and 1-2 years of Cath Lab experience.

Details

• Cath Lab unit performing cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations
• Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• On-call required approximately 6-7 days per month, including one weekend per month
• Performs active radiographic interventional procedures using sophisticated cardiovascular imaging equipment

Requirements

• 1-2 years of Cath Lab experience required, minimum 3 years preferred for specialty consideration
• CRT and Fluoroscopy certification required
• RT license in state of practice required, license required if applicable
• BLS certification from an approved vendor required
• ARRT certification preferred
• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required, Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology preferred
• Cerner and EPIC experience must be noted if applicable

Additional Information

• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system during cardiac catheterization
• Positions and immobilizes patients using head and shoulder braces following specified protocols
• Assists physicians with specialized procedures and exams
• Enters technical imaging factors and filming sequences per protocol
• Manipulates x-ray tube and examining table position per physician instructions
• Initiates automatic contrast injections and activates fluoroscope and cinefluorography equipment to guide catheter placement
• Provides patients with procedure explanations and discharge instructions
• Monitors multichannel data analysis system for blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration during procedures
• Alerts physician to changes in patient condition during imaging
• Accepts local candidates at the same rate as travel candidates with no radius rule
• Candidates with more than 5 days of requested time off will not be considered
• Candidates with a prior licensure action will not be considered