Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

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

Job Summary:

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.

Essential Functions:

-Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
-All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
-Assists with inventory/supplies.
-Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
-Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
-Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
-Documents accurately and completely.
-Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
-Accurately informs procedural nurse of correct doses of intra-procedural medications, radiation and sponge/sharp counts.
-Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
-Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.

Department-Specific Duties:
-Administers and withholds contrast and treatment as appropriate.
-Assess patients for allergies.
-Peripheral Vascular work.
-Venous Central Lines.
-Tube Changes.
-Embolization Work (Venous and Arterial).
-Venous Thrombectomy Work.
-Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.
-Peripheral Vascular work.
-Venous Central Lines.
-Tube Changes.
-Embolization Work (Venous and Arterial).
-Venous Thrombectomy Work.

- Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred.
-Dialysis work (AV Fistulas, Tunneled Dialysis Catheters, Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters).
-Tube access and changes (G-tube, Chole, Neph, Biliary, Abscess, SPC).
-Neuro (is ideal) (Cerebral arterial/venous, Kyphoplasty).

Required

Skills & Experience:

-Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures.
-Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately.
-Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.
-Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

-Previous Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting.

Department-Specific

Skills & Experience:

-Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
-Can pull supplies for procedures.
-Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred.

Required

Education:

-Associate's Degree in Related Field.
OR
-Certificate in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred Education:

-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-BLS (American Heart Assoc.).
-ACLS (American Heart Assoc.).
-IEMA Radiography License Illinois.
-Radiography (R)(ARRT).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

Integrated Healthcare Services Job  #. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Rad Tech 2 - HVI Proc IR