IR Technologists - IR Tech RAD - Travel
Company: Travel Nurse Across America
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
We are looking for IR Technologists (IR Tech) for an immediate
travel opening in Charlotte, NC. 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. Requirements*: BLS, ARRT (VI), 1
Year * Additional certifications may be required before beginning
an assignment.
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