Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Fort Smith, AR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Travel Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech)

Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Specialty: Critical Care – Interventional Radiology
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Days (5x8, 36 hours per week guaranteed)
• Number of Openings: 2
• Call Requirements: None
• Required Certifications: ARRT, RT(R)
• Years of Experience Required: 2+ years (specialty)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Responsibilities

• Greet patients by name, introduce self, and provide thorough explanations of procedures.
• Perform procedures efficiently using good judgment to balance patient and department needs without disrupting schedule.
• Operate imaging machines safely and properly; understand emergency and radiation safety procedures.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in producing diagnostic images and recognize technical abnormalities.
• Select appropriate techniques for each procedure and position patients according to protocol.
• Prepare and stock rooms for exams; check equipment between patients; order supplies as needed.
• Clean rooms and equipment between patients, including patient waiting areas.
• Modify routine procedures as needed based on patient condition, including updating computer systems and submitting charges.
• Assist in transporting patients and specimens.
• Assist radiologists or physicians with interventional procedures, maintaining sterile technique and fields.
• Position and immobilize patients; perform exams on outpatients, inpatients, ICU, ER, and trauma patients.
• Obtain appropriate clinical history and document information; obtain informed consent if necessary.
• Correctly obtain and administer contrast materials for patient exams.
• Timely send all images to the Radiology Information Center (RIC).

Work Environment

• EMR System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Black
• No unacceptable attire specified

Additional Information

• Facility is a 336-bed acute care hospital with a long history of compassionate care and advanced services.
• Patient population includes critical care and interventional radiology cases.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated healthcare team using innovative technology.