VieMed
Radiation Technologist - Interventional Radiology
Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Radiation Technologist - Interventional Radiology. City: Kenner State: LA Start Date: 2025-09-02 End Date: 2025-12-02 Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 0 Hours Day shift Job Description Required: Cath lab tech experience required This job as a part of a multidisciplinary team assumes responsibility for the operation of the heart catheterization laboratory suite. Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy and various types of cardiac equipment monitors patient vitals performs routine calculations circulates and assists the physician during the procedure upon request. Prepares the procedure rooms equipment and patient for the procedure. Acts as liaison to the hospital Radiation Safety Officer RSO. Education Required Associate degree in radiologic sciences. Preferred Bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences Experience Required 2 years of experience as an allied health professional. Certifications Required Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association AHA. Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS through the American Heart Association AHA. Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT. KSAs Proficiency in using computers software and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to be detail-oriented perform complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient's welfare and detect equipment malfunctions. Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal/external visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere. Ability to learn new procedures. Knowledge of and complies with all federal state and local regulatory radiation requirements. Ability to work flexible schedule e.g. 24/7 weekend holiday on call availability. Job Duties Assists the team in patient setup and prep before the procedures and take down/clean up post-procedure using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques. Documents in procedure log to reflect accurate procedure and interventions to ensure accurate billing and charge capture. Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Conducts hemodynamic monitoring of patient during procedure and reporting values to performing physician. Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patient to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff. Transmits archives and retrieves digital images in picture archiving and communicating systems PACS. Performs quality control standards by using the optimum diagnostic imaging and performing regular maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work: 1 when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or 2 when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls and/or 3 when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area works in an area where patients enter works directly with patients and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee. Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Packages Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2) Robust Referral Bonus Program 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable **VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply**
Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Radiation Technologist - Interventional Radiology. City: Kenner State: LA Start Date: 2025-09-02 End Date: 2025-12-02 Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 0 Hours Day shift Job Description Required: Cath lab tech experience required This job as a part of a multidisciplinary team assumes responsibility for the operation of the heart catheterization laboratory suite. Operates diagnostic fluoroscopy and various types of cardiac equipment monitors patient vitals performs routine calculations circulates and assists the physician during the procedure upon request. Prepares the procedure rooms equipment and patient for the procedure. Acts as liaison to the hospital Radiation Safety Officer RSO. Education Required Associate degree in radiologic sciences. Preferred Bachelor's degree in radiologic sciences Experience Required 2 years of experience as an allied health professional. Certifications Required Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association AHA. Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS through the American Heart Association AHA. Registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice AND registration from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT. KSAs Proficiency in using computers software and web-based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to be detail-oriented perform complex tasks which may be hazardous to the patient's welfare and detect equipment malfunctions. Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal/external visitors in a highly stressful atmosphere. Ability to learn new procedures. Knowledge of and complies with all federal state and local regulatory radiation requirements. Ability to work flexible schedule e.g. 24/7 weekend holiday on call availability. Job Duties Assists the team in patient setup and prep before the procedures and take down/clean up post-procedure using safe patient transfer and positioning techniques. Documents in procedure log to reflect accurate procedure and interventions to ensure accurate billing and charge capture. Operates radiographic fluoroscopy equipment to obtain diagnostic images of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Conducts hemodynamic monitoring of patient during procedure and reporting values to performing physician. Monitors delivery of radiation dose to patient to achieve safe delivery with minimal exposure to staff. Transmits archives and retrieves digital images in picture archiving and communicating systems PACS. Performs quality control standards by using the optimum diagnostic imaging and performing regular maintenance of fluoroscopy equipment. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style. Performs other related duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work: 1 when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or 2 when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls and/or 3 when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area works in an area where patients enter works directly with patients and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee. Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Packages Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2) Robust Referral Bonus Program 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable **VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply**