Allied Health Interventional Radiology Technologist
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Cardiology IR Contract Position Overview

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet Designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Beds: 933
COVID Vaccine: Required

Employment Details

• Type: Contractor
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Flexibility: Manager open to altering shift times (e.g., four 10-hour shifts, two 8-hour and two 12-hour shifts)
• Orientation: 1-2 weeks with preceptor, followed by competency check-off
• Floating: No

Department & Patient Information

• Department: Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Rooms: 5
• Patient Types: Adults only (no pediatrics)
• Patient Volume: Approximately 40-50 patients per day
• Coverage: Department staffed 24/7

Procedures & Experience Required

• Must be able to scrub and circulate basic, intermediate, and advanced IR procedures
• Experience with GE and Siemens imaging equipment preferred
• Neuro IR experience required for RNs; RTs require manager approval if lacking Neuro IR experience
• General IR procedures include:

  • Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty (not at night)
  • Central lines, PICCs, ports
  • Fistulograms, IVC filters
  • Nephrostomy tubes, nephroureteral stents
  • Peripheral leg cases, coil embolization
  • Thoracentesis/paracentesis
  • CT-guided procedures (biopsies, drains, cryoablation; not at night)
  • AAA intervention experience preferred
• Neuro IR procedures include:

  • Stroke interventions, embolization
  • DSA, WADA test, spinal angiography (not at night)

Licensure & Certifications

• RN: BLS, ACLS
• RT(R): ARRT, BLS, Wisconsin License

Skills & Responsibilities

• RN:

  • Experience with IR patient types and procedures
  • Administer sedation unless anesthesia involved
  • Monitor and chart patient status
• RT(R):

  • Scrub and pan simultaneously during procedures
  • Experience with general IR cases required
  • Charging/coding experience preferred but not required

Unit Support

• Two coordinators (Receptionist/HUC)
• Two lead techs
• Two techs per exam room (sometimes three for complex cases)
• Tech specialists available
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• CNA/Transporter available 24/7 (may assist with patient transport)

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC (experience preferred for RNs)
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• PACS: Change Healthcare
• Imaging Equipment: Siemens and GE (experience preferred)
• Injector: MedRad
• Additional Equipment (experience not required): IVUS, GE Ultrasound, Laser, Bovie (for port removals), Angiojet

Scheduling & Call

• Weekend Rotation: Call
• RT(R) Call:

  • Weekday: 1 call shift/week (Mon-Thurs), end of shift (EOS) until 7:00 AM next day
  • Weekend: Once every 5th weekend, EOS Friday until Monday 7:00 AM
• RN Call:

  • Weekday: 1 call shift/week (Mon-Thurs), EOS until 7:00 AM next day
  • Weekend: Once every 5th or 6th weekend, EOS Friday until Monday 7:00 AM
• Call Details:

  • Neuro call only if Neuro IR experience; otherwise general IR call
  • Travelers with both Neuro and General IR experience may be asked to take both calls
  • Response time: 30 minutes
  • No call required for overnight shifts
• Holiday Expectations: No holidays currently required; may change to call only

Additional Notes

• Scrub color provided
• Free parking in structure with badge access

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals with IR experience seeking a contract role in a high-acuity, adult-only interventional radiology setting with comprehensive support and advanced technology.