Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

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.

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.

Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.

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).

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.