Radiology Technologist – Travel Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Job Description:

Travel Nurse Across America Allied is seeking a travelInterventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in NewOrleans, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:

  Interventional Radiology Technologist

• Discipline:

  Allied Health Professional

• Duration:

  13 weeks

• 40 hours per week

• Shift:

  8 hours, days

•

Employment Type:

Travel We are looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist (IRTech) for an immediate travel opening in New Orleans, LA. The rightIR Tech should have 1 year of recent acute care experience. Readbelow for additional requirements. As an IR Tech, you will be responsible for operating thefluoroscopic equipment and assisting the physicians with minimallyinvasive, image-guided procedures. IR Techs are also responsiblefor preparing and observing the patients undergoing the procedureand reporting abnormal activity. Tasks As an IR Tech, you should be prepared to perform the followingtasks: Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explainprocedures to patients providing reassurance and support asrequired Assist in scrubbing all diagnostic and interventionalprocedures Monitor patient during all procedures Demonstrate thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards,devices, and techniques on patient and operator exposure in orderto assure that adequate safeguards are maintained Demonstrate knowledge of physiology and anatomy, such as thelocation, appearance and function of various major and minorsystems susceptible to Radiologic exposure and the physicalabnormalities with most diseases or lesions which are customarilydepicted by the procedures performed in the IR Clinic, in order tointerpret examination requests accurately Demonstrate knowledge required to operate intravenous (I.V.) anddye 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 musthave a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology andmedical terminology. Requirements

• :

BLS, ARRT

(VI), CCI, 2 Years

• Additional certifications may be required before beginning anassignment.

Travel Nurse Across America Allied Job ID #1240289. Paypackage is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject toconfirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Postedjob title:

IR Technologists

• IR Tech RAD
• Travel