Radiologic Technologist II, Interventional Radiology
Urbana, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiologic Technologist 2 - HVI Proc IR

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Facility: Carle Health - 611 W Park St
Hospital System: Carle Health
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: Approximately 3 months (89 days)

Job Description

• Administer contrast material as requested by physicians via existing vascular access points.
• Recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
• Perform all essential functions of a Radiologic Technologist under direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
• Assist with inventory and supplies management.
• Verify correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.
• Compile pertinent clinical information (lab, pathology, etc.).
• Assist in training new staff as needed.
• Document procedures accurately and completely according to policies.
• Explain procedures to patients and provide care including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
• Perform on-call duties and/or variable shifts as assigned.
• Maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Administer and withhold contrast and treatment as appropriate.
• Assess patients for allergies.
• Pull supplies for procedures.
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience including left and right heart catheterizations, pericardiocentesis, and vascular access under sterile conditions.
• Experience with Structural Heart Procedures such as TAVR, Watchman, Mitraclip, Triclip, ASD/PFO, and CardioMEMs.
• Hybrid Peripheral Vascular procedures in coordination with vascular surgery including EVAR, TCAR, and TEVAR.
• Use adjunctive tools including ICUS, FFR/iFR, Lithotripsy, Laser, Rota, Impella, IABP, OCT, and CTO.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care and procedures.
• Effective communication skills, ability to follow directions, and complete detailed work accurately.
• Compassionate and caring approach when dealing with patients and colleagues.
• Manual dexterity to handle small supplies.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous Radiologic Technology experience in a procedural setting.
• Experience with Interventional Neurology is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Ability to pull supplies for procedures.

This position involves working in a dynamic interventional radiology environment requiring technical skill, patient care, and teamwork.