Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Job Title: Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Job Location: Rancho Mirage, CA

Job Duration: 3 Months Contract

Shift: 10hr Shifts with some weekends (40hrs)

Pay range: $3200/Weekly. On W2

Position Responsibilities:

· Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.

· Obtains appropriate medical history before patient examination and prepares patient for exam.

· Assists physician with the appropriate diagnostic procedures as ordered.

· Scrubs to assist physician with passage of catheters/ guide wires.

· Performs angiographic and interventional procedures with physician.

· Appropriately preps and drapes patients and sets up procedure tables.

· Provides appropriate tray set-ups and perform surgical scrub procedures utilizing a thorough knowledge of sterile technique.

· Collaborates and plans with physician and technologists for the selection of procedural protocols.

· Maintains cleanliness of all radiology equipment and procedure rooms through sterilization techniques and universal protocols while maintaining adequate stock of supplies.

· Uses PACS according to hospital protocol.

· Performs radiographic procedures of high technical quality.

· Utilizes proper radiation protection to protect patient from excessive radiation.

· Maintains equipment, reporting all deficiencies to immediate supervisor.

· Stocks room appropriately for exams and at the end of shift.

· Loads power injectors with contrast media; prepares for injection; positions patient; immobilizes as necessary.

· Operates fluoroscopic equipment, positions patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration.

· Prepares supplies for procedures; sets up and maintains sterile trays and other equipment, practicing sterile techniques. Passes instruments and supplies to the physician.

· Assists in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to new technologists.

· Monitors assigned inventory expirations dates.

· Maintains an inventory of catheters, balloons, stents, guide wires and miscellaneous kits under discretion of department leadership and order supplies.

· Maintains an orderly instrument table and cleanliness of equipment and rooms and maintains adequate supplies.

· Anticipates physicians needs by review of preference cards and procuring appropriate supplies.

· Cost effective by using judgment when opening and using supplies.

· Operates the x-ray equipment when assigned to Radiology Tech duties.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification:

· American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification

· California Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license with fluoroscopy permit

· American Heart Association BLS

Experience Required:

· Two (2) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist and one (1) year of scrub experience

· Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, sterile technique, and universal precautions

· Ability to operate radiologic equipment.

· Ability to prioritize workload.

· Good communication skills

· Knowledge of patient’s age specific needs

· Knowledge of diagnostic and interventional procedures in assigned area.

· Ability to produce radiographs and practice radiation safety procedures.

· Positive interpersonal skills with, staff, patients, families, and physicians

Looking for Neuro exp. We do not do pediatrics Department does not utilize Hybrid rooms.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $3,200.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,200