Travel Radiology Tech - $2,590 per week in Longview, TX

BILL RATE : $85SHIFT : MON-FRI 8A-4 : 30PSummary : This Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist is responsible for helping perform a variety of complex specialized tasks, including but not limited to, operating fluoroscopy, computed tomography, laser, and ultrasonography equipment during vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures. This individual is responsible for helping develop and implement systems to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of patients for procedures in the Interventional labs. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to : circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient teaching, assisting with patient care within the scope of practice, inventory management, and schedule coordination. The IR Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The IR Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture. expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.Performs examinations / procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager s license(s), certification(s), and / or documented competencies.Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director / Manager and / or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.Performs other duties as assigned.Job of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent requiredExperience1 year of training / experience in special procedures preferredBasic computer experience requiredLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsRadiography (R) by ARRT is requiredVascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT is required within 2 yearsState Licensure required- Texas : MRT by TMBBLS required (AHA only)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred (AHA only)Work Schedule : 5 Days, Monday thru Friday - 8 Hours, 8AM thru 4 : 30PMWork TimeShow more