Travel Interventional Radiology (IR) - $3,120 per week in Golden, CO

Job Title: Angio/Interventionalist Profession: Angio/Interventionalist Specialty: Interventional Radiology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: 1 to 2 years of vascular or interventional experience License: ARRT (R) required Certifications: BLS required Must-Have: - 1 to 2 years of vascular or interventional experience - Ability to function independently and as part of a team - Demonstrated understanding of anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency - Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergent patient situations - Knowledge and adherence to infection control and sterile techniques Description: Responsible for completing angiography procedures, scrubbing, setting techniques, and taking images. Maintains up-to-date licensure and certifications required for the position. Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech according to lab policies and procedures. Understands and operates imaging equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced. Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam. Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff. Develops specific knowledge about invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques. Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging guidelines, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable quality control programs, and reporting any equipment failures or problems. Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns. Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents. Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following the procedure. At the end of the procedure, sutures the sheath in place or removes the sheath and applies pressure to obtain hemostasis. Maintains work area and stocks needed supplies. Transports patients as needed. Assists with mapping and treatments, embolizations, neph tube placements, and biliary tube placements. Assists with CT guided procedures including drains, biopsies, and ablations. Performs neuro-interventional stroke and diagnostic procedures.