Travel Interventional Radiology (IR) - $2,435 per week in Houston, TX

Aequor

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,435–$2,435

SKILLS

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Diagnostic Radiology, Faculty Administration, Healthcare, Human Anatomy, IR (Infrared), Informed Consent, Inventory Management, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Medications, Nursing, Pathology, Patient Care, Patient History, Pediatrics, Performance Analysis, Physiology, Quality Management, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology, Risk, State Laws and Regulations

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

2 days ago

Performance of exceptional quality routine and specialized interventional radiographic procedures at the request licensed independent practitioner for interpretation by radiologists. The Specialist is a liaison between patients, radiologist and other members of the support team. The Specialist integrates scientific knowledge; technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information, and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Interventional Radiographers must maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique. They must possess, utilize, maintain and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for self, patients and others. The Interventional Radiographer prepares, administers and document activities related to mediations in accordance with state regulations and institution policy. The Specialist must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. The Specialist must think critically, use independent, professional and ethical judgment in all aspects of their work, and they must engage in continuing education to include their area of practice to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge and technical competence. They are responsible for patient care, appropriate documentation, quality control, and quality improvement, and they provide training, education and mentoring to students, technologists, nursing, residents, fellows, staff and others. They must remain sensitive to the needs of the patient through good communication, and exceptional patient care skills. As members of the health care team, they must participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess their professional performance. Maintains a safe and hazard free environment. Checks room daily for adequate stock necessary to facilitate continuous exam flow. Maintains appropriate inventory as indicated by posted par levels and updates supply lists when items are needed. Confirms patient identity with approved identifiers. Demonstrating population appropriate care with all patients, appropriately prepares patients for procedures. Verifies patient s pregnancy and informed consent statuses. Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure; such as, medication contraindications, patient risk for reaction to medications, patient history, laboratory results, insufficient patient preparation or artifacts. Based on order, determines type and dose of contrast agent to be administered based on patient s age, weight and medical/physical status. Anticipates and responds to patients needs throughout the entire encounter. Reaches out to others as needed. IR Experience, pediatric preferred 4-10hr shifts with rotating day off each week, 0700-1730 ARRT-req, VI Certification-pref, TMB-req, BLS-req Schedule shifts with rotating day off each week, 0700-1730 Skills: Knowledge of Radiology physics and procedures; understanding of Radiology principles that are developmentally appropriate for ages 0 adulthood. Operation of all required equipment including troubleshooting when necessary of the equipment, including automated processors, copying/digitizing film equipment, R.I.S., and PACS. Basic life support and medical terminology understanding is required. Successful demonstration of the professional fundamental competencies. Must be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with patients, parents, nursing, faculty, administrative and departmental personnel so that excellent customer service and positive guest relations are achieved. Must honor confidentiality Must independently scan patients by following the established protocols Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills Must utilize basic office equipment; such as fax Preferable if able to demonstrate bilingual skills. Required Skills: [ "PEDIATRIC" ]Education: Required- Graduate of a formal diagnostic Radiology program Required- R-ARRT - ARRT RegTech Radiography American Registry of Radiology Technologists Required-CMRT - Cert Med Radiologic Techngst Texas Medical Board. Required- 3 years Radiology experience (any/all modalities) Job Category: Clinical-Allied-Travel

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