Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Title: Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a Radiologist, this technologist specializes in performing procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
2. Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary.
3. Prepares prescribed contrast medium, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients.
4. Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment, and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures.
5. Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure.
6. Ensures the adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored.
7. Replenishes supplies as appropriate.
8. Is one of the team who actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures.
9. Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.
10. May assist with the training of new personnel and/or student who are assigned to the division.
11. Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection.
12. Resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high-quality image delivery into PACS.
13. Completes all study indexing, including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.
14. 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.
15. Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate.
16. Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
17. Performs related functions according to department protocols.
18. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

About the Job

This is a travel position working in Novi, Michigan.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus