Travel IR Technologist

Trinity Health FirstChoice; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403B program (FirstChoice Benefits)

Travel opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Trinity Health FirstChoice seeks an Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech for a day shift at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. The role requires expertise in fluoroscopy, contrast administration, and imaging with rapid patient transport within a hospital setting.

On-call availability is expected as part of the schedule. The position is part time with 40 hours per week, offering a competitive weekly rate and travel opportunities through FirstChoice travel programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Diagnostic Radiology program.
• BLS certification required.
• Able to respond on-site within 30 minutes when participating in the on-call rotation.
• Florida Licensed Radiologic Technologist, ARRT credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of radiographic/digital imaging equipment and table positioning for safe patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to acquire images and send images to PACS.
• Communicates clearly with the physician operator and team in verbal and written form.
• Transports patients to/from procedural, admission, and recovery areas as needed.
• Assists with patient transfer to/from procedure table and stretcher.
• Maintains communication with the physician operator to ensure patient safety, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Willingness to learn new procedures and coordinate in-service education for others.
• Administers contrast media under physician direction and recognizes signs of contrast reactions.
• Reviews history, physicals, lab values, and prior imaging to correlate with procedure protocol.

Skills

Fluoroscopy operation

PACS communication

Team communication

Patient transport

Education

AMA approved Diagnostic Radiology program

Tools

PACS

Job description

Description

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic / digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care. Assists physicians as scrub/circulator for Interventional Radiology procedures including, but not limited to, arteriograms for cerebral, renal, mesenteric, pelvic and extremity circulation (possible angioplasty/stent placement/thrombolytic therapy/embolization), percutaneous gastrostomy tube procedures, percutaneous nephrostomy and urologic stenting procedures, venous access procedures, venography of the extremities, inferior and superior vena cava (possible angioplasty/stent placement/filter placement/thrombolytic therapy), percutaneous cholangiogram (possible balloon dilation/stent placement/drainage catheter placement/stone extraction), transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and is willing to adapt to new technologies and protocols.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Position Purpose

IR Techs use fluoroscopy (essentially real-time X-ray), specialized wires, stents and other tools to visualize the patient's condition in real time and also change what they see

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic / digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to acquire images and send images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in written form (e.g. sticky notes) clearly and effectively with other members of the team.
• Transports patients to and from procedural area, admitting and recovery area, and other areas within the hospital as needed.
• Assists with patient transfer to and from procedure table and stretcher.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the physician operator throughout procedures to facilitate patient safety, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and coordinates in-service/education for other associates, as needed.
• Administers contrast media under the direction of a physician. Recognizes signs of a contrast reaction and responds appropriately with corrective action.
• Systematically reviews history and physical, lab values, prior imaging, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patient’s physiological status. Communicates findings to physician operator and fellow team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Diagnostic Radiology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Able to respond on-site within 30 minutes when participating in the on-call rotation.
• Florida Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Radiography credentialing thru American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT).

Ministry Information

• FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.
• FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.
• You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally - your choice!
• Opportunity to participate in 403B program: FirstChoice Benefits

Job Details

Location: Holy Cross Hospital

Start Date: Flexible

Weeks: 13

Hours: 40

Shift: Days (7a-5p)

Gross Weekly Rate: $3000

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.