Interventional Radiology Technologist
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Saint Francis Medical Center

IR Technologist Job Opportunity

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology (IR Tech)
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift (40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Rotating day off, no self-scheduling
• Call Requirements:

  • 4-5 weeknights per month
  • About 1 weekend per month
  • Holidays on call
  • Call response time: 30 minutes
• Scrubs: Hospital blue scrubs provided

Job Duties & Environment

• Imaging procedures include ports, central venous catheters (CVC), embolizations, thrombectomies, and Y-90 treatments
• Department has 2 scanners/rooms
• Floating/coverage required in Cath Lab
• Average 2-8 scans/studies per day
• Use of PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System) software
• Equipment primarily Phillips brand
• Reports to Nurse Manager; lead tech present
• Radiologist available in-house
• No IV starts required
• Agency must provide traveler radiation badge

Required Qualifications

• ACLS (AHA) certification
• BLS (AHA) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - ARRT (R)
• Cath Lab experience highly preferred but not mandatory

Additional Information

• Clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation, even if some modules are remote
• Must submit driver's license
• Work radius up to 60 miles from facility

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of experience not explicitly stated; Cath Lab experience preferred
• No prior travel experience explicitly required