A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Interventional Radiology American Traveler - 4.0 New Orleans, LA Job Details Contract $3,087 a week 3 hours ago Qualifications Vascular access Interventional radiology Medical procedure preparation Cardiac interventional radiography Medical procedure assistance BLS Certification Central Line Care ARRT (R) Certification Clinical information systems Patient charting Cardiovascular patient monitoring
Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 4x10hrs
Hours:
40 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 8, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist with 2+ years of IR experience and ARRT certification for a role requiring scrub and travel experience. Details Work in the Interventional Radiology department performing special procedures 4x10 hour day shifts from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Rotating weekends and on-call required with a 30-minute response time Uses Epic charting system Utilizes fluoroscopy, computed tomography, ultrasound, GE Innova IGS, and Siemens equipment Performs vascular, genitourinary, neurological, and abdominal/pelvic procedures including angioplasty, embolization, stent placement, chemoembolization, and thrombolysis/thrombectomy Requirements Minimum of 2 years of experience in Interventional Radiology required (candidates with 1 year experience considered if neuro IR and scrub experience are present) ARRT-R certification required, ARRT-VI preferred Current BLS required, ACLS preferred Scrub experience required Prior travel experience required Epic EMR experience required Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred Skilled in venous access, central line care and maintenance, and vascular closure systems Must be able to prep access sites, monitor patients, and recognize life-threatening arrhythmias License required if applicable Additional Information Responsibilities include equipment set up, EKG lead placement, room circulating, and maintaining a sterile field during procedures May be assigned to an emergency response team during declared emergency events, with expectations to remain onsite or serve as part of a relief team Orientation is held five days a week Facility does not accept local candidates and requires candidates to live more than 65 miles from the facility Candidates must apply for Allied Health licensure within 72 hours of signing Compact or LA license required at time of submission RTO must be disclosed and finalized prior to interview to avoid offer complications Former Ochsner Health permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have a 1-year separation before returning as a travel candidate Lead tech experience is a plus