IR Tech Vascular

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Rotate between scrubbing in circulating and taking down the room for various procedures.
• Perform interventional radiology procedures including but not limited to:
• USguided paracentesis and thoracentesis
• Dialysis fistulagrams and catheter placements
• Thrombectomies and biopsies
• Manage PACS tasks including revising orders sending images conducting quality control of images and communicating with the management team.
• Collaborate with the interventional radiologist and other team members to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.
• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Average Caseload

• Approximately 2532 cases per day across one suite and one room.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ARRT (VI)
• Arizona State License

Preferred Experience

• 35 years of experience in Interventional Radiology.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and PACS (deconstructed off eUnity).
• Experience with Phillips Alera Medrad injector and Xper hemodynamic system.

Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients

• Procedures performed in the suite include nephrology urinary work fistulagrams hemoembolization CT and ultrasoundguided biopsies (bone marrow thyroids) thrombectomies PEs and occasional DVTs.
• Less complex procedures in the room include paracentesis thoracentesis port exchanges and PICC line placements.

Work Environment

• One Interventional Radiologist onsite 24/7.
• Manager available for additional concerns and resources; a lead tech assists with inroom needs.

Additional Information

• Open to firsttime travelers with the potential for permanent placement if a good fit is established.
• Candidates must be able to keep up with the busy pace of the department.

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