Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist
St. Louis, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Neuro IR Tech

Overview

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology
• Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
• Facility: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Neuro Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Daily Caseload: 6-8 procedures per tech
• Rooms Available: 3
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: No on-call expectation; scheduled weeknight call 3-4 times in a 13-week assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cerebral angiograms, including coiling, stenting, embolizations, and stroke thrombectomies.
• Conduct venous samplings, operating room angiograms, lumbar punctures, and other neurovascular procedures.
• Operate a Siemens Bi-plane for neurovascular image acquisition and post-processing images.
• Collaborate with a team of neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons.

Special Requirements

• BLS and ARRT certification required.
• Must be able to float within the service line as needed.

Facility Highlights

• Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Teaching / Level Trauma
• Total Staffed Beds: 1259
• Charting System: EPIC

Additional Information

• Local Candidates: Not accepted (75 miles radius rule).
• Pending State License: Accepted.
• Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks.
• Special Requirements: Experience in Neuro-Interventional Radiology is essential.

Certifications and Documentation Required

• Certifications:

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
  • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring
  • State License Verification
  • IV Certification (if applicable)
  • Drug Testing
  • Flu Vaccination Documentation

• Health Documents:

  • TB Questionnaire
  • Fit Mask Certification
  • Tdap Vaccination
  • Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella Immunity Documentation
  • Background Check

• Other Requirements:

  • Employment Application
  • Professional References
  • Skills Checklist (unit specific)

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility with a focus on advanced neuro-interventional procedures. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in radiology and a commitment to patient care.