Interventional Radiology Technologist
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech) with at least 6 months of IR experience, ARRT(R), BLS, and New Mexico license for a travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Interventional Radiology department with a variety of interventional procedures
• Involves specialized procedures such as hybrid OR, adrenal angiography, aortography, TIPS, EVAR, TEVAR, embolization, angioplasty, stent placements, and many more
• Patient care includes a variety of interventional vascular and non-vascular cases
• Utilizes PACS system for imaging and requires ability to maintain and stock equipment and supplies
• Shift is 4x10 hour days, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• On-call required after hours on weeknights (5:30 PM - 6:30 AM) and 24-hour call on weekends, rotated among technologists with minimum 2-hour call-back if activated
• No floating to other departments or sister facilities required
• Accommodates block scheduling Monday through Friday
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Responsible for prepping cases, maintaining sterile fields, assisting with procedure-related tasks and inventory control
• Involved in advanced IR procedures such as chemoembolization, radioembolization, RFA, dialysis graft interventions, and more
• Works closely with physicians, nurses, and other technologists within a collaborative team environment
• Participation in rapid response and isolation precautions when required
• Modules and in-person orientation are required; some training modules occur annually
• Holiday coverage expected, with restrictions on requested time off around major holidays
• Former permanent employees may return as travelers only if they have been out of the system for 12 months or more
• RTO over 7 days requires management approval
• Travelers may work up to 12 consecutive months before a mandatory break between assignments

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of recent Interventional Radiology experience required
• Current ARRT(R), BLS, and New Mexico state license required (license required if applicable)
• PACS experience required
• Must be proficient in a range of interventional procedures including but not limited to angiography, embolization, stent placement, and image-guided interventions
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Must provide two recent supervisory professional references and a full 7-year work history
• No RQI certifications accepted
• Must have a non-local driver’s license or provide a written transportation plan
• Pending state license is accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts