Interventional Radiology Nurse or Radiologic Technologist
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Cardiology IR Contract Opportunity

Position Overview

• Role: Interventional Radiology (IR) Nurse (RN) or Radiologic Technologist (RT(R))
• Employment Type: Contractor
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Ability to independently circulate and scrub IR procedures ranging from basic to complex
• Neuro IR experience required for RN; RTs without Neuro experience require manager approval
• Neuro IR procedures include strokes, embolization, DSA, WADA test, spinal angios (not performed at night)
• General IR procedures include kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, central line/PICC/ports, fistulograms, IVC filter, nephrostomy tubes, nephroureteral stents, peripheral leg cases, coil embolization, thoracentesis/paracentesis, CT biopsies, drains, AAA intervention preferred
• Approximately 40-50 patients seen daily
• Department staffed 24/7; adult patients only (no pediatrics)

Required Licensure and Certifications

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

Skills and Experience

• RN: Experience with IR patient types, sedation administration (unless anesthesia involved), monitoring and charting
• RT(R): Scrubbing and panning simultaneously, experience with general IR cases; coding/charging experience preferred but not required
• Experience with Siemens and GE imaging equipment preferred
• Ultrasound (GE), IVUS, Laser, Bovie, Angiojet experience not required but a plus

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: EPIC (experience preferred for RNs)
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• PACS: Change Healthcare
• Injector: MedRad

Unit Support

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

Orientation and Scheduling

• Orientation with preceptor for 1-2 weeks with competency check-off
• Weekend rotation: Call
• On-call details:

  • RT(R) weekday call: 1 shift/week (Mon-Thurs), ends next day at 7:00 AM
  • RT(R) weekend call: once every 5th weekend, ends Monday at 7:00 AM
  • RN weekday call: 1 shift/week (Mon-Thurs), ends next day at 7:00 AM
  • RN weekend call: once every 5th or 6th weekend, ends Monday at 7:00 AM
• Call specifics:

  • Neuro call only for those with Neuro IR experience; otherwise general IR call
  • Travelers with both Neuro and General IR experience may be asked to take both calls
  • No call required for overnight shifts
  • Response time: 30 minutes
• Holiday call currently not required but may change
• Return to Office (RTO) approval up to 7 days
• Shift times when on call:

  • General IR: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Neuro IR: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Shift flexibility: Manager open to adjusting shift lengths (e.g., four 10-hour shifts instead of five 8-hour shifts)

Additional Information

• Scrub color provided
• Free parking available in parking structure with badge access
• No floating required