Interventional Radiology Technologist
Little Rock, AR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Summary: Interventional Radiology Tech

Location: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Unit: Interventional Radiology
Unit Beds: 7
Facility Beds: 509
Trauma Level: 1
Teaching Facility: Yes
Prior Travel Experience Required: Yes

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in Interventional Radiology (IR), ideally with neuro IR experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Certification preferred but not required
• Recent EPIC experience required

Orientation

• 1 week (biweekly orientation sessions available)

Shift & Scheduling

• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (10-hour days)
• Rotation schedule with weekend requirements: work every 5th weekend
• Call required at least one night per week and on the 5th weekend
• Holiday coverage required, distributed among staff
• No floating or charge nurse responsibilities

Patient Population

• Diagnoses include liver failure, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), multiple myeloma
• Age range: 18-100 years

Unit Environment & Support

• CNA/PCT/Unit Secretary support available
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Anesthesia available 24/7
• Respiratory therapists manage ventilators

Equipment & Procedures

• Special equipment: ACT, EKOS catheter/setup, EVD/ICP monitoring, lumbar drains
• Unit-specific procedures include:

  • Starting IVs
  • Monitoring sedated patients
  • Administering sedation medications
  • Monitoring EKG
  • Administering blood products
  • Managing drips such as Integrelin, TPA, Propofol, heparin, Fentanyl, Versed

Dress Code & Documentation

• Scrubs: Hospital issued
• Shoes, jewelry, hair/beard, nail polish: per hospital policy
• Documentation system: Epic

Additional Information

• Position is for an IR Tech working 10-hour day shifts
• Call frequency and weekend work required as noted
• COVID vaccination not required
• Skills checklist and references must be current (within 12 months)
• No RTO (Return to Office) approvals after offer

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals with IR experience seeking a 13-week contract in a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital with strong support services and advanced technology.