Interventional Radiology Tech $79.70/hr
Job Description
Job Description
Interventional Radiology Tech
● About Facility:
o 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
o 885 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
● Department Information:
o 10 rooms specific to Interventional Radiology
o Average patients/day? 46-50 cases
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years specific to IR/Neuro IR and at Level 1 Trauma
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Interventional Radiology – Comprehensive Stroke Center
o Stroke, Cancer, Tumors, blocked vessels -Peripheral, Carotid, IVC, SVC, etc.
▪ Neuro: Stroke, Ruptures, Subdural fistulas, any complex Neuro cases can be seen (3 Neurosurgeons currently on staff)
▪ Body: complex bleeds, several providers who have started Oncology services (Liver and other types of cancer), abscess drains and other interventions
● Required License, National Certification, Certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o IR Tech: BLS; ARRT-R or RCIS
● Skills required:
o Scrubbing and assisting in procedures; being able to circulate/operate on the back end for the procedures (2 techs per case); being knowledgeable about equipment
● Support within the Department:
o Tech extenders – 3 currently on staff (rotate thru dept. – transport/inventory)
▪ 2 per day
o 2 Techs per Room
o 4 Neuro providers – Neuro Radiologist and 3 surgeons
o 5 Body Docs
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC Encompass
o Department specific Equipment: Siemens, GE and Philips imaging systems and GE US Units
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o Up to 2 weeks in department, based on experience and comfort level
● Scheduling:
o Schedule cycle: every 8 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: hospital provided
o Parking: Free
o Department Culture: Very green with new grads – need to be comfortable with new grads and preceptorship, if needed