IR Technologists - IR Tech RAD - Travel
Company: Travel Nurse Across America
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
We are looking for IR Technologists (IR Tech) for an immediate
travel opening in Oak Lawn, IL. The right IR Tech should have 1
year of recent acute care experience. Read below for more
requirements.
As an IR Tech, you will be responsible for operating the
fluoroscopic equipment and assisting the physicians with minimally
invasive, image-guided procedures. IR Techs are also responsible
for preparing and observing the patients undergoing the procedure
and reporting abnormal activity.
Tasks
As an IR Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following
tasks:
Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain
procedures to patients providing reassurance and support as
required
Assist in scrubbing all diagnostic and interventional
procedures
Monitor patient during all procedures
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of radiation protection standards,
devices, and techniques on patient and operator exposure in order
to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained
Demonstrate knowledge of physiology and anatomy, such as the
location, appearance and function of various major and minor
systems susceptible to Radiologic exposure and the physical
abnormalities with most diseases or lesions which are customarily
depicted by the procedures performed in the IR Clinic, in order to
interpret 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 AART
National certifications. Must possess a Certificate of
Vascular-Interventional Radiology (VI) or Cardiac-interventional
Radiology (CI), and state-specific licensing when required.
IR Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time,
as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. IR Techs must
have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and
medical terminology.
Certs required: BLS, ARRT (VI). Experience required: 3 Year Exp of
IR hybrid. No floating required. Siemens equipment experience
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