Interventional Radiology Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION – SLMC Cardiac Services:
Interventional

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215

Unit: Cath Lab / Interventional Cardiology

Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center | Level III NICU | Magnet Designated | Comprehensive Stroke Center

Beds: 933

COVID Vaccine

Required:

Yes

• High-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Multiple labs:
  Cath Lab, EP, Hybrid (travelers will only work in Cath Lab)
• 15 total labs; ~11 strictly Cath Lab

• Minimum Experience:
  
  3 years
• First-Time Traveler:
  Not accepted
• Patient Types:
  Adults only, high-acuity Cath Lab cases
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Case Types:
  • Diagnostic & Interventional Cath Lab: RHC, LHC, STEMI/NSTEMI, CTO, valvuloplasty, Cardiomems, biopsies, atherectomies, staged PCI, IABP, Impella; ECMO preferred
  • Peripheral diagnostic & interventional cases, fistulograms
  • Hybrid lab (preferred but not required): AAA grafts, thoracic grafts, clips, TAVRs, Watchman

RN:

• BLS, ACLS
• NIHSS (preferred)

RTR:

• BLS, ACLS
• WI License
• RCIS (preferred)

RN:

• Cath Lab & Peripheral cases as listed above
• Conscious sedation, titrating/managing drips

RTR:

• Scrubbing, panning for cases

• EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis, C-arms (client-specific)
• Other equipment:
  Volcano, St. Jude, Alphavac, Angiovac, EKOS, Anari (experience not required)
• Hemodynamic:
  Client Pruka (Mac Lab)
• PACS:
  Fuji and Pro Solv
• IABP:
  Maquet

• Charge Nurse/Lead Tech:
  Yes, generally stays out of cases
• Housekeeping:
  Room turnover
• Storeroom Staff:
  Supply management
• Transporter: 06:30–20:00
• Receptionist/HUC: 06:00–20:00
• RT: 24/7, manages vented patients
• Hospitalist & Cardiology: 24/7 coverage
• Critical Response Team:
  Available for codes

• 1 week to learn unit flow and lab protocols

• Lab staffed 24/7; 8- or 12-hour shifts, or combination
• Weekend Rotation:
  Occasionally, mostly call-based
• Weekday Call: 12:00–20:30 on call days
• Call Frequency:
  Every 2–3 months for 7 days, 30-minute response time
• Time Off: 7 days approved
• Holiday Expectations:
  As needed
• Fatigue Policy:
  Maximum 60 hours/week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts

• Scrub Color:
  Provided
• Parking:
  Free