Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,988 per week Job Listing at Carle Health - 602 West University Avenue , Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL (Job ID 5095502-2024-10-28)

Description

Job Details
• The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute.
• The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study.
• The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.

Job Requirements
• Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately.
• Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.
• Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.
• Previous Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting is preferred.

Schedule Information
• Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.
• Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Unit Specific Information
• Essential Functions - Performs core responsibilities as a Radiologic Technologist such as administering contrast material, assisting with inventory, checking patient identification, compiling clinical information, documenting procedures, and following procedural nurse guidance.
• Department-Specific Job Functions - Working around and maintaining a sterile field during procedures, administrating and withholding contrast and treatment as appropriate, assessing patients for allergies, and pulling supplies for procedures.
• Cardiac Cath Lab Work - Involves procedures like left heart cath with or without coronary stenting, right heart cath, pericardiocentesis, vascular access under sterile procedures, structural heart procedures (TAVR, Watchman, Mitraclip, Triclip, ASD/PFO, CardioMEMs), hybrid peripheral vascular work, and using adjunctive tools (IVUS, FFR/iFR, Lithotripsy, Laser, Rota, Impella, IABP, OCT, CTO).

Additional Details
• Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
• All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
• Assists with inventory/supplies.
• Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
• Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.
• Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
• Accurately informs procedural nurse of correct doses of intra-procedural medications, radiation and sponge/sharp counts.