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

Job Opportunity: Interventional Radiology Tech

Location: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Unit: Interventional Radiology
Facility Beds: 509
Unit Beds: 7
Trauma Level: 1
Teaching Facility: Yes
Teaching Hospital Experience Required: No
Prior Travel Experience Required: Yes

Requirements

• Clinical Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years clinical experience
  • Minimum 1 year clinical experience in Interventional Radiology (IR), ideally with neuro IR
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Certification Preferred: IR Tech certification (not required)
• Recent EPIC experience required
• References: 2 references dated within the last 12 months
• Skills Checklist: Dated within the last 12 months

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 1 week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (10-hour days)
• Rotation Schedule: Yes
• Weekend Requirements: Work every 5th weekend
• Call Requirements: One night per week plus 5th weekend call
• Holiday Requirements: Yes, distributed among staff
• Floating: Not required
• Charge Nurse: Not required

Patient Population & Care

• Patient Diagnoses: Liver failure, AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation), Multiple Myeloma
• Age Range: 18-100 years
• Patient Care Modalities & Procedures:

  • Start IVs
  • Monitor sedated patients
  • Administer sedation medications
  • Monitor EKG
  • Administer blood
  • Drips including Integrelin, TPA, Propofol, Heparin, Fentanyl, Versed

Unit Support & Equipment

• Ancillary Assistance: CNA/PCT/Unit Secretary available
• Respiratory Support: Available 24/7
• Anesthesia Support: Available 24/7
• Ventilator Management: Respiratory Therapist (RT) manages ventilators
• Special Equipment:

  • ACT (Activated Clotting Time)
  • EKOS catheter/setup
  • EVD/ICP monitoring
  • Lumbar drains

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 is required at least once per week (may vary with staffing)
• Locals accepted
• COVID vaccination not required
• Biweekly orientation sessions available

Contract Length

• Duration: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)