Radiology - IR Tech

Cynet Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an IR Tech in Illinois for a 13-week imaging assignment. You will support general and neuro IR procedures in a Level 1 trauma center environment, with a patient mix including pediatric cases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of IR experience.
• ARRT license with BLS and IEMA certifications required.
• EPIC EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general IR procedures and neuro IR cases.
• Manage 25-45 cases per day.
• Support department with transport, phlebotomy, and 24/7 coverage for RTs and hospitalists.

Education

ARRT license or equivalent

BLS certification

IEMA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Radiology - IR Tech

Profession: Imaging

Specialty: General Imaging

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 10hr Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 2 years in IR

License: ARRT

Certifications: BLS, IEMA

Must-Have: EPIC experience

Description:The facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center with Magnet Designation.It has a comprehensive stroke center and offers 749 beds.There are 4 IR rooms available within the imaging unit.The patient demographic includes adults and pediatrics, though pediatric cases comprise only about 10% of total cases.For pediatric inpatients, sedation will be managed by anesthesiologists and a pediatric sedation team.The facility will provide training for those lacking pediatric experience.Common cases include general IR procedures and neuro IR cases such as kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, G/GJ tube placement, nephrology procedures, and stroke management.Technologists are expected to handle 25-45 cases per day.Required licensure includes a valid ARRT credential along with BLS and IEMA certifications.Experience with the specified cases, particularly in IR, is required.Experience with EPIC EMR is necessary for this role.Support within the department includes charge and lead management, transport personnel, phlebotomy, and 24/7 availability of RTs and hospitalists.The technology used includes equipment like Inari, Penumbra, IVUS, EKOS, and Angiojet.There is no floating required within this role.The call schedule is organized in 8-week increments, covering a weekend every fourth weekend.On non-call weeks, the technologist will share ancillary call duties for strokes or unstable trauma patients.Technologists will be part of a 3-man call team during trauma or stroke situations.Response times for strokes and traumas are 30 minutes and 45 minutes, respectively.Holiday call duties will be expected once during the contract period.Shift times are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM with a rotating day off each week.Scrub colors will be provided for the position.The facility has a designated parking lot.