Interventional Radiology Technologist
Milwaukee, WI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Cath IR Rad Tech - Interventional

Job Type

• Contractor
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Cardiology - Interventional Radiology

Location

• Milwaukee, WI (Level III Trauma Center, Level III NICU, Magnet Designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center)

Patient Population

• Adults only (no pediatrics)
• Department staffed 24/7
• Procedures include:

  • General IR: kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty (not at night), central line/PICCs/ports, fistulograms, IVC filter, nephrostomy tubes, nephroureteral stents, peripheral leg cases, coil embolization, thoracentesis/paracentesis
  • CT Room supported by IR: cryosurgery, CT biopsies, drains (not at night)
  • AAA intervention experience preferred
  • Neuro IR: strokes, embolization, DSA, WADA test, spinal angiography (not at night)

Patient Volume

• Approximately 40-50 patients per day

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Registered Technologist in Radiography (RT(R)) with ARRT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Wisconsin state license

Required Skills and Experience

• Scrubbing and panning simultaneously during procedures
• Experience with General IR cases listed above
• Comfort with charging/coding for procedures preferred but not required
• Accepts travelers with 1 year of experience
• First-time travelers accepted if they have Interventional Radiology experience

Support and Team Structure

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

Technology and Equipment

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

Orientation

• 1-2 weeks with a preceptor, including competency check-off

Scheduling and Call

• Weekend rotation: call required
• On-call schedule for RT(R):

  • Weekday call (Mon-Thurs): 1 call shift per week, end of shift until 7:00 AM next day
  • Weekend call (Fri-Sun): once every 5th weekend, end of shift Friday until Monday 7:00 AM
• Call assignments:

  • Neuro IR call only if traveler has Neuro IR experience
  • Otherwise, General IR call only
  • Travelers with both Neuro IR and General IR experience may be asked to cover both
• Response time for call: 30 minutes
• No call required if working overnight shift
• 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, two 8-hour and two 12-hour shifts)
• Holiday work: currently no holidays required, but may be call only if needed
• Return to office (RTO) approval: up to 7 days allowed

Additional Information

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

Note: COVID-19 vaccine is required for this position.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Interventional Radiology Technologist license in Wisconsin
• Interventional Radiology Technologist with at least 3 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• ARRT(R) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Cath Lab Technologist experience