Siemens Healthineers is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Paramus, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
The Opportunity
Description
We're looking for an IR Tech, working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Paramus, New Jersey, United States.
- Assist with clinical, technical, and administrative functions on a daily basis.
- Verify patient identification, history, diagnosis, and procedure for both diagnostic and interventional cases.
- Assist with pre and post procedural patient care.
- Assist with procedural preparation, supplies, and maintain the sterile field according to the standards of care.
- Assist in sterile procedures per physician preference, policy and procedure.
- Operate Interventional Angiography Systems in dedicated suites.
- Set up and operate additional procedural products or equipment.
- Quality control and operation of the Angiography System in a safe and competent manner supporting the ALARA principles and alerting the physician of intra-procedural dose thresholds and equipment trouble shooting.
- Ensure all team members understand and comply with the principles of radiation safety to include time, distance, proper care and use of lead aprons and dosimetry badges.
- Actively participate in room turnover, patient transfer, terminal cleaning, stocking and quality improvement activities.
- Perform additional duties as required.
- Interventional Imaging background with a minimum of 1-year full-time work in an interventional or invasive clinical setting
- Clinical competency within Invasive Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Hybrid, Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional, &/or Vascular Surgery Hybrid
- Proficient operating Angiography Equipment, preferred experience with Siemens ARTIS C-arms
- Good understanding of Advanced Imaging including acquisition, post processing, reconstruction, and 3D DynaCT features
- Valid Certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) preferred
- Valid State license (or Eligible to apply)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal needed
- Interact with patient, client and team members in an autonomous responsible, professional and ethical manner
- Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
Siemens PSG Job ID #229994. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Discount program
- Dental benefits