Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,756 per week

Interventional Radiology Technologist (Travel) Location: Reston, Virginia. Position Details Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks Hours: 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment type: Travel We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Reston, VA. The right IR Tech should have 1 year of recent acute care experience. Responsibilities As an IR Tech, you will be responsible for operating the fluoroscopic equipment and assisting physicians with minimally invasive, image‑guided procedures. IR Techs are also responsible for preparing and observing patients undergoing procedures and reporting abnormal activity. 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 to assure adequate safeguards are maintained. Demonstrate knowledge of physiology and anatomy, such as the location, appearance, and function of major and minor systems susceptible to radiologic exposure and the physical abnormalities with most diseases or lesions customarily depicted by the procedures performed in the IR clinic, in order to interpret examination requests accurately. Demonstrate knowledge required to operate intravenous and dye injector pumps. Maintain accurate patient records. Understand and use the McKesson PACS system. Requirements Minimum 1 year of acute care experience. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and ARRT (R) National Certification and state-specific licensing as required. Vascular Interventional certification preferred. Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week, with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Job ID: 1462693. #J-18808-Ljbffr TotalMed