Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist – $2,473 per week 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 Health Professional 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 be prepared to perform the followingtasks: Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests andexplain procedures to patients providing reassurance and support asrequired Assist in scrubbing all diagnostic and interventionalprocedures Monitor patient during all procedures Demonstrate thorough knowledge of radiation protectionstandards, devices, and techniques on patient and operator exposurein order to 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.)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 beable to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend,lean or stoop without difficulty. IR Techs must have a soundknowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medicalterminology. Requirements•:

BLS, ARRT

(VI), 2 Years • Additionalcertifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Travel Nurse Across America Allied Job ID #1247279. Pay package isbased on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject toconfirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Postedjob title:

IR Technologists – IR Tech RAD – Travel