Travel IR Technologist - $3,375 per week

TotalMed

Peoria (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Peoria, IL. The role requires 1 year of acute care experience, BLS, ACLS, and ARRT certification with possible state licensing.

You will operate fluoroscopic equipment, assist physicians in procedures, and maintain patient records while adhering to radiation safety standards. The position offers 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, with travel benefits and a tax-free stipend potential.

Qualifications

1 year of acute care experience.
BLS, ACLS, and ARRT (R) National Certification; state licensing as required.
Vascular Interventional certificate preferred.
Ability to stand/walk for long periods; solid knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

Confirm patient identification and explain procedures to patients.
Assist in scrubbing diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Monitor patient during all procedures and ensure safety.
Maintain radiation protection standards to limit exposure.
Operate fluoroscopic equipment during imaging procedures.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
Know how to use the McKesson PACS system.

Skills

IR Tech

Acute care experience

Education

BLS

ACLS

ARRT (R) Certification

Tools

PACS system

IV dye injector pumps

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Peoria, IL. 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*: BLS, ARRT (VI), 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1484349. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: IR Technologists - IR Tech RAD - Travel

About TNAA 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.

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