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.
1 Description American Traveler is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a 13-week contract in a 5-procedure-room acute care hospital setting, with fluoroscopy experience and a state license required. Details Work in a 5-procedure-room Interventional Radiology unit at a 255-bed acute care hospital, including 2 fluoroscopy rooms, 2 ultrasound rooms, and 1 CT-capable room Average caseload of 10-15 cases per day Procedures include joint injections, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, nephrostomy and cholecystostomy tube placements and exchanges, abscess drains, port placements, biopsies, thrombectomies, embolizations, chest tube placements, and more 5x8-hour day shifts, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Rotating overnight OR call and weekend call required; approximately 1-2 call days per week and 1 weekend per month Holiday call coverage for the OR and possible PICC line assistance as needed Charting in Meditech Free parking available in any unrestricted space Requirements Fluoroscopy experience required Current BLS required; ACLS and ARRT (VI) preferred State license required if applicable Proficiency with fluoroscopy, CT, and ultrasound equipment Experience with venous access, port access, central venous access (non-tunneled/PICC lines), and PICC line care and maintenance Skills in scrubbing to maintain sterile field, room circulation, equipment setup, and access site prep Experience with a broad range of IR procedures including angiography, embolization, angioplasty, IVC filter placement/removal, TIPS, thrombolysis/thrombectomy, genitourinary and vascular interventions Familiarity with vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose) preferred Experience with Philips or Siemens IR equipment preferred PACS experience preferred Additional Information Candidates who live within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position Candidates who have worked permanently at this facility within the past 24 months will not be considered Holiday coverage is expected: plan to work one holiday if one falls during the assignment, one of two if two fall, and two of three if three fall; any requested time off must be disclosed prior to assignment start Allied health professionals may start on Mondays or any other day and are not required to attend the general RN orientation This facility has a zero-tolerance policy for THC; medical marijuana cards are not accepted A drug screen will be required during compliance and again on Day 1 at the facility Fit testing is required; facility policy requires travelers to shave for fit testing, or obtain a provider exemption letter approved by Employee Health Services prior to starting Scrub color: black or Caribbean blue
