Local – Radiology Technologist – Travel Contract Position Available In Gaston, North Carolina

Job Description:

Travel Nurse Across America Allied is seeking a travelInterventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Gastonia,North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty:

Interventional Radiology Technologist Discipline:

Allied HealthProfessional Duration:

13 weeks 36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours,days

Employment Type:

Travel We are looking for an InterventionalRadiology Technologist (IR Tech) for an immediate travel opening inGastonia, NC. The right IR Tech should have 1 year of recent acutecare experience. Read below for additional requirements. As an IRTech, you will be responsible for operating the fluoroscopicequipment and assisting the physicians with minimally invasive,image-guided procedures. IR Techs are also responsible forpreparing and observing the patients undergoing the procedure andreporting abnormal activity. Tasks As an IR Tech, you should beprepared to perform the following tasks: Confirm patientidentification, review imaging requests and explain procedures topatients providing reassurance and support as required Assist inscrubbing all diagnostic and interventional procedures Monitorpatient during all procedures Demonstrate thorough knowledge ofradiation protection standards, devices, and techniques on patientand operator exposure in order to assure that adequate safeguardsare maintained Demonstrate knowledge of physiology and anatomy,such as the location, appearance and function of various major andminor systems 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 knowledgerequired to operate intravenous (I.V.) and dye injector pumpsMaintain accurate patient records Understand and use the McKessonPACS system Requirements Must have 1 year of experience. Must haveBLS, ACLS, and ARRT (R) National Certification and state-specificlicensing when required. Vascular Interventional certificatepreferred. IR Techs should be able to stand and walk for longperiods 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), 2Years Additional certifications may be required before beginning anassignment. Travel Nurse Across America Allied Job

ID 1224572.

Paypackage is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subjectto confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: IR Technologists – IR Tech RAD – Travel