Interventional Radiology Technologist

IR Tech

Multiple 13-week contracts are available for IR Techs in Milwaukee, WI. Majority of shifts are 10-hour day shifts, with some on-call and weekend rotations required. Local or travel applicants are welcome.

About the Facility

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Level III Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Magnet Designation
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Beds: 933
• Covid vaccine required

Job Description

• Proficient in basic to advanced IR procedures
• Department is staffed 24/7
• All adults, no pediatrics
• General IR procedures include kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, central line/PICCs/ports, fistulograms, IVC filter, nephrostomy tubes, nephroureteral stents, peripheral leg cases, coil embolization, thoracentesis/paracentesis; CT room supported by IR - cryo procedures, CT biopsies, drains, etc.; AAA intervention experience preferred
• Neuro IR (required): strokes, DSA, embolization, WADA test, spinal angiograms
• Average of 40-50 patients seen per day

Requirements

• Required Licensure and Certifications: ARRT, BLS; WI License
• Skills required: Scrubbing and panning simultaneously, experience with general IR cases
• Comfortable with charging/coding for procedures preferred but not required

Support on the Unit

• Receptionist/HUC: One coordinator
• Lead: Two leads
• Tech specialists
• Imaging Assistant/Transporter: Two IAs
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
• Hospitalist: 24/7
• CNA/Transporter: Yes, available 24/7; could help transport own patients

Technology/Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• PACS: Change Healthcare
• Equipment used: Siemens and GE equipment - experience preferred
• Injector: MedRad
• Other equipment (experience not required): IVUS, Ultrasound (GE), Laser, Bovie for some port removals, Angiojet

Orientation and Scheduling

• Orientation: Will orient with a preceptor for 1-2 weeks and be checked off
• Weekend rotation: On-call schedule includes weekday call (Monday - Thursday) - typically 1 call shift per week, EOS until following day at 0700; weekend call (Friday-Sunday) - once every 5th weekend, EOS Friday until Monday at 0700
• Travelers will only take Neuro Call if they have Neuro experience; otherwise, they will take General IR call. Travelers with both Neuro IR and General IR experience may be asked to take both depending on need.
• Response time for call: 30 minutes
• Holiday expectations: No holidays currently, but subject to change (would be call only)
• RTO approval: Up to 7 days can be approved

Job Types

• Full-time, Contract

Pay

• $3,000.00 - $3,200.00 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute

Milwaukee, WI 53215 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Milwaukee, WI 53215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person