Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,445 per week

Job Details

• Job Summary : Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.
• Principal Duties And Responsibilities : - Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. - Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary. - Prepares prescribed contrast median, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients. - Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and, following protocols, and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures. - Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure. - Ensures the adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored. - Replenishes supplies as appropriate. - Is one of the team who actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures. - Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied. - May assist with the training of new personnel and / or student who are assigned to the division. - Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection : may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc. - PACS : resolves any / all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image / series counts. - RIS : completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before performing study. - Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team Member Standards of Excellence including : AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc. - Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions. - Performs related functions according to department protocols. - Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

Job Requirements

Salary : $2,445