Interventional Radiology Technologist
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist with at least 1 year of IR experience for a 13-week travel contract at a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Interventional Radiology unit within a short-term acute care, Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds
• Procedures include peripheral angiography/venography with intervention, EVAR, TEVAR, carotid stenting, neuro-intervention including acute stroke, and embolization
• Average daily census of 7–10 patients
• 4x10 hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, typically 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
• On-call rotation required, averaging approximately 8 days per month including 1 weekend per month, with a 30-minute response time; every third weekend required (approximately 5–6 total weekends per contract)
• May be required to float to a sister facility approximately 2 miles away for 1 week during the contract
• Charting performed in Cerner
• Siemens fluoroscopy and ultrasound experience preferred
• Hospital issues blue surgical scrubs
• Parking is free for travelers
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees of this facility are not eligible to return as travelers until 2 years after their last day of permanent employment
• Responsibilities include accurate patient monitoring, equipment setup and maintenance, inventory management, supply stocking, EKG lead placement, access site preparation, room circulation, and scrubbing to maintain a sterile field
• COVID vaccine is not required
• The facility is open to accommodating reasonable blocked schedule requests, to be discussed at the time of interview
• Orientations are held every other Monday

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience required
• Active ARRT certification required; candidates with pending WV State License may be considered, but license must be active prior to start date
• WV State License required if applicable
• Current BLS required
• Vascular Intervention certification preferred
• Proficiency with PACS, fluoroscopy, and sterile technique required
• Experience with vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose) required
• Skills must include equipment setup, EKG lead placement, access site preparation, recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias, room circulation, and scrubbing to maintain a sterile field
• Must be willing and able to fulfill on-call requirements including weeknight and weekend rotations
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates residing 75–99 miles away may be submitted for facility approval
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1–March 31); medical exemption documentation from an allergist or physician is accepted
• Two manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

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