Cath Lab Tech (Cath IR Rad Tech)
Milwaukee, WI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath IR Rad Tech

Employment Type: Contractor
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Cath IR Radiologic Technologist with experience in Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures. The position involves working in a busy cardiac interventional service with approximately 40-50 patients seen daily. The department operates 24/7 and treats adult patients only.

Patient and Procedure Types

• General IR cases including kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty (not at night), central lines, PICCs, ports, fistulograms, IVC filters, nephrostomy tubes, nephroureteral stents, peripheral leg cases, coil embolization, thoracentesis/paracentesis.
• CT room supported procedures such as cryoablation, CT biopsies, drains (not at night).
• Neuro IR cases including strokes, embolization, DSA, WADA test, spinal angiograms (not at night).
• AAA intervention experience preferred.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Registered Technologist in Radiography (RT(R)) with ARRT certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid license to practice in Wisconsin.

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year.
• ARRT certification.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to scrub and pan simultaneously.

Orientation and Support

• Orientation with a preceptor for 1-2 weeks with competency check-off.
• Unit support includes receptionists, lead techs, multiple techs per exam room, tech specialists, respiratory therapy 24/7, hospitalists 24/7, and CNA/transporters available 24/7.

Scheduling and Call

• Weekend rotation includes call.
• Weekday call: typically 1 shift per week, end of shift until 7:00 AM next day.
• Weekend call: approximately once every 5th weekend, from Friday end of shift until Monday 7:00 AM.
• Call response time: 30 minutes.
• Travelers with Neuro IR experience may be asked to take Neuro call; otherwise, only General IR call.
• No holidays currently required, but may be subject to call.
• Shift times 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).

Technology and Equipment

• EMR system experience preferred (EPIC).
• IV pumps: Alaris.
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis.
• PACS: Change Healthcare.
• Imaging equipment: Siemens and GE preferred.
• Injector: MedRad.
• Additional equipment (experience not required): IVUS, Ultrasound (GE), Laser, Bovie (for some port removals), Angiojet.

Additional Information

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

This position is ideal for Radiologic Technologists with IR experience looking for a contract role in a high-acuity adult interventional radiology setting.