Travel Interventional Radiology (IR) - $3,102 per week in Lodi, CA

Job Title: Interventional Radiologist Profession: Radiology / Cardiology Specialty: Interventional Radiology Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Mid 5x8-Hour Hours per Shift: 8 Hours (13:00 - 21:00) Experience: - Preferred experience in Cath Lab or Special Procedures. License: - Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice is required. Certifications: - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is required. Must-Have: - Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred. - Bachelor's Degree in radiologic technology or equivalent is preferred. Description: - Performs, assists, and completes cardiac and vascular radiographic examinations. - Performs active radiographic interventional procedures in the cardiovascular lab using a variety of complicated and sophisticated equipment. - Operates equipment to produce digital images of designated body portions as ordered by physicians. - Positions and instructs patients for examinations and performs specialized studies. - Assists physicians with specialized procedures, including special exams. - Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam and specified filming sequence into the computer. - Raises and lowers examining tables and manipulates and positions x-ray tubes in response to instructions from the physician. - Starts the automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of the patient. - Activates fluoroscopy and motion picture camera to produce images that assist the physician in guiding catheters through the cardiovascular system of the patient. - Provides patients with procedure explanations in preparation for exams and provides clear discharge instructions. - Observes gauges, recorders, and video screens of multichannel data analysis systems that indicate blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration during imaging of the cardiovascular system. - Alerts the physician to changes in patient responses. - Monitors and controls environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and electrical safety. - Assists the physician in interventional procedures such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockages. - Maintains accurate and updated documentation adhering to program standards. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. - Committed to the safety and well-being of associates and patients, with adherence to vaccination requirements where applicable.