Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

State Licensure - Applicable state radiologic technologist license

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (due to invasive cardiology nature and potential emergency situations)

Essential Functions: -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. -Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs. -Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.

Department-Specific Duties: -Administers and withholds contrast and treatment as appropriate. -Assess patients for allergies. -Peripheral Vascular work. -Venous Central Lines. -Tube Changes. -Embolization Work (Venous and Arterial). -Venous Thrombectomy Work. -Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs. -Peripheral Vascular work. -Venous Central Lines. -Tube Changes. -Embolization Work (Venous and Arterial). -Venous Thrombectomy Work. -Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred. -Dialysis work (AV Fistulas, Tunneled Dialysis Catheters, Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters). -Tube access and changes (G-tube, Chole, Neph, Biliary, Abscess, SPC). -Neuro (is ideal) (Cerebral arterial/venous, Kyphoplasty).

Preferred Skills & Experience: -Previous Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting.

Department-Specific Skills & Experience: -Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures. -Can pull supplies for procedures. -Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred.