Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,794 per week

TotalMed; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Washington, DC. Expect 40 hours per week with 10-hour daytime shifts and a travel-friendly pay package.

The IR Tech will operate fluoroscopy, assist physicians in image-guided procedures, prepare and observe patients, and maintain accurate records while adhering to radiation safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, and ARRT (R) National Certification required; state licensing as needed.
• Vascular Interventional certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate fluoroscopic equipment during procedures.
• Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.
• Prepare and observe patients undergoing procedures.
• Record and report procedure outcomes and any abnormalities.
• Monitor patient during all procedures and ensure safety.
• Maintain knowledge of PACS, anatomy, and radiation protection standards.

Skills

1 year acute care experience

Operating fluoroscopic equipment

Patient prep and observation

Radiation protection knowledge

PACS system knowledge

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ARRT (R) Certification

State licensing when required

Vascular Interventional certificate

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Washington, District of Columbia.

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Washington, DC. The right IR Tech should have 1 year of recent acute care experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As an IR Tech, you will be responsible for operating the fluoroscopic equipment and assisting the physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. IR Techs are also responsible for preparing and observing the patients undergoing the procedure and reporting abnormal activity.

Tasks

• Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain procedures to patients providing reassurance and support as required
• Assist in scrubbing all diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Monitor patient during all procedures
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques on patient and operator exposure in order to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained
• Demonstrate knowledge of physiology and anatomy, such as the location, appearance and function of various major and minor systems susceptible to Radiologic exposure and the physical abnormalities with most diseases or lesions which are customarily depicted by the procedures performed in the IR Clinic, in order to interpret examination requests accurately
• Demonstrate knowledge required to operate intravenous (I.V.) and dye injector pumps
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ACLS, and ARRT (R) National Certification and state-specific licensing when required. Vascular Interventional certificate preferred.

IR Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. IR Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

• Requirements*: BLS, ARRT (VI), 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1