Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $3,033 per week

TotalMed Allied; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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 Special Procedures Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Asheville, North Carolina. The IR Tech will perform fluoroscopy, assist physicians in minimally invasive procedures, and monitor and document patient care.

The position requires 1 year of acute care experience, BLS, ACLS, ARRT (R) certification, and state licensure if required; vascular interventional cert is preferred. Travel, 40 hours per week, days shift; tax-free stipend details may be provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year of acute care experience required.
• Must have BLS, ACLS, and ARRT (R) certification.
• State-specific licensing if required; vascular interventional cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate fluoroscopic equipment and assist physicians with image-guided procedures.
• Prepare and observe patients undergoing procedures; report abnormalities.
• Monitor patient during all procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Understand radiation protection standards and use ionizing devices safely.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology safety

Radiology procedures

IV/dye injector operation

Fluoroscopy experience

Education

ARRT (R) Certification

BLS

ACLS

State license (if required)

Vascular Interventional certificate (preferred)

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Special Procedures Technologist for a travel job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Special Procedures Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Asheville, NC. 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

As an IR Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following 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*: ARRT (VI), BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1462335. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: IR Technologists - IR Tech RAD - Travel

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