Travel Vascular Interventional Technician

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel Vascular Interventional Technician for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

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• Specialty: Vascular Interventional Technician
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Start Date: ASAP
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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Job Summary (List Format) – Registered Radiologic Technologist, Heart & Vascular Institute

\n - Provides patient care for individuals requiring invasive cardiology or radiology studies.
\n - Assists physicians during all procedures in the Heart & Vascular Institute.
\n - Administers contrast materials via IV or venipuncture; monitors and responds to allergic reactions.
\n - Works under direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.
\n - Ensures correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment positioning.
\n - Compiles and reviews pertinent clinical information (labs, pathology, etc.).
\n - Documents procedures and patient information accurately and completely.
\n - Explains procedures to patients; ensures comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
\n - Informs procedural nurse of correct doses of medications, radiation, and counts during procedures.
\n - Performs on-call duties and works variable shifts as assigned.
\n - Manages inventory and assists with supply management.
\n - Trains and instructs new staff as necessary.
\n - Performs all standard Radiologic Technologist duties.
\n - Performs department-specific tasks including:
\n - Administering or withholding contrast/treatment as appropriate.
\n - Assessing patients for allergies.
\n - Participating in peripheral vascular work, venous central line placement, tube changes, embolization (venous and arterial), and venous thrombectomy procedures.
\n - Assisting with interventional neurology, dialysis (AV fistulas, tunneled catheters, peritoneal catheters), and various tube access/changes (G-tube, chole, neph, biliary, abscess, SPC).
\n - Supporting neuro procedures (e.g., cerebral arterial/venous, kyphoplasty) as needed.
\n - Maintains sterile field and assists in pulling supplies for procedures.
\n - Adheres to departmental and safety protocols at all times.
\n - Requires ability to communicate effectively, follow detailed instructions, and maintain compassion in patient care.
\n - Manual dexterity required for handling small supplies.
\n - Education: Associate’s degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology required.
\n - Certifications: BLS, ACLS, IEMA Radiography (Illinois), ARRT (R) required.
\n - Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm (4/9s); neuro experience required.
\n - Language: Proficient in English (speak, read, write).

Med Ninjas Job ID #7207. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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• 401k retirement plan
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• Medical benefits
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