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

Job Summary: Interventional Radiology (IR) Tech

Location: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Unit: Interventional Radiology
Facility Beds: 509
Unit Beds: 7
Trauma Level: 1
Teaching Facility: Yes
Prior Travel Experience Required: Yes
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 10-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Rotation Schedule: Yes
Weekend Requirements: Work every 5th weekend
Call Requirements: One night per week and 5th weekend call
Holiday Requirements: Yes, distributed among staff

Experience & Certifications

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

Orientation & Training

• 1 week (biweekly orientation sessions available)

Patient Population

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

Unit Environment & Support

• Ancillary assistance available (CNA/PCT/Unit Secretary)
• 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:

  • Start IVs
  • Monitor sedated patients
  • Administer sedation medications
  • Monitor EKG
  • Administer blood
  • Manage drips including Integrelin, TPA, Propofol, heparin, Fentanyl, Versed

Additional Information

• No floating required
• No charge nurse responsibilities
• Dress code: Hospital-issued scrubs, shoes/jewelry/hair/beard/nail polish per policy
• Documentation system: Epic
• Call frequency and weekend work may vary depending on staffing levels
• Skills checklist and references must be current (dated within 12 months)
• COVID vaccination not required

This position is ideal for IR techs with solid experience, especially those familiar with neuro IR, who are comfortable with call and weekend rotations in a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital setting.