Travel On Call - Vascular Interventional Technician - $3,814 per week

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a travel Vascular Interventional Technician for a travel job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Vascular Interventional Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/23/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, on call
• Employment Type: Travel

The Opportunity
Description

We're looking for an IR Tech, working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States.

• Assist with clinical, technical, and administrative functions on a daily basis.
• Verify patient identification, history, diagnosis, and procedure for both diagnostic and interventional cases.
• Assist with pre and post procedural patient care.
• Assist with procedural preparation, supplies, and maintain the sterile field according to the standards of care.
• Assist in sterile procedures per physician preference, policy and procedure.
• Operate Interventional Angiography Systems in dedicated suites.
• Set up and operate additional procedural products or equipment.
• Quality control and operation of the Angiography System in a safe and competent manner supporting the ALARA principles and alerting the physician of intra-procedural dose thresholds and equipment trouble shooting.
• Ensure all team members understand and comply with the principles of radiation safety to include time, distance, proper care and use of lead aprons and dosimetry badges.
• Actively participate in room turnover, patient transfer, terminal cleaning, stocking and quality improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Experience Required for Your Success

Skills & Experience:

• Interventional Imaging background with a minimum of 1-year full-time work in an interventional or invasive clinical setting
• Clinical competency within Invasive Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Hybrid, Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional, &/or Vascular Surgery Hybrid
• Proficient operating Angiography Equipment, preferred experience with Siemens ARTIS C-arms
• Good understanding of Advanced Imaging including acquisition, post processing, reconstruction, and 3D DynaCT features

Required License/Certification:

• Valid Certification American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Cardiac Interventional (CI) or Vascular Interventional (VI) preferred
• Valid State license (or Eligible to apply)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal needed
• Interact with patient, client and team members in an autonomous responsible, professional and ethical manner
• Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

Siemens PSG Job ID #233589. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Interventional Radiologic Technologist

About Siemens HealthineersOur purpose

When our health is at risk, we rely on physicians to make the best possible decisions – from quick, early diagnoses to the most effective treatments and follow-ups. By constantly bringing breakthrough innovations to market, we help healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, leading to the best possible outcome for patients.

Our portfolio of products, services, and solutions is at the center of clinical decision-making and treatment pathways. Patient-centered innovation has been and always will be at the core of our company. We aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what they are facing.

We pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.

This is why we give our best every day, to improve the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Discount program
• Dental benefits