Travel IR Technologist

Travel IR Technologist

Norfolk, Virginia

Start Date - ASAP

Estimated Weekly Total - $2,199 additional details

Shift - Days

Weekly Hours - 36

Schedule - 9

Assignment Length - 13 Weeks

Facility

Location - 600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507

Facility Type - Trauma

EMR - Epic

Beds - 525

OR Beds - 22

ER Visits - 50081

Trauma Level - LI Trauma

Estimated Pay

Weekly Total* $2,199

36 Hoursx $26.48/hr - $953

Overtime - $71.73/hr

Call Back - $71.73/hr

Holiday - $71.73/hr

Weekly M&I Per Diem - $476

Weekly Housing Per Diem - $770

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Description

We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Norfolk, VA. 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), ARRT (R), 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.