Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,800 per week
Company: Memorial Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Memorial Health is seeking a travel Interventional Radiology
Technologist for a travel job in Springfield, Illinois.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: TravelEvaluation of anatomy and
pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels by the use of
diagnostic ultrasound. Performance, measurement, and evaluation of
Adult and Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Stress Echo
(Treadmill, Dobutamine, and Valvular), and TEE procedures. Image
and report processing via PACS and electronic reporting
applications. Perform specialty imagine (contrast, 3D, strain) and
participate in cardiac cath lab and cardiovascular surgical
procedures. Engage with sonographer team, physicians, families, and
patients to create a Great Patient Experience. Support laboratory
operations by participation in accreditation, quality assurance,
education, and lab development projects. Education: --- Bachelors
Degree preferred. MIT Program Requirements Minimum of 3 years'
experience practicing in specialty being considered for Minimum of
1 year experience traveling in specialty being considered for Must
be willing to flex between any of Memorial Health Affiliate
locations (mid assignment or upon accepting extension of
assignment) Must be willing to work every other weekend and any
Holiday that is observed over the course of assignment
Licensure/Certification/Registry: --- Active Registry in Medical
Sonography by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers) required. Cardiac Sonographers are to hold Specialty
Certification in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS).
Vascular Sonographers are to hold Specialty Certification as
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or RDMS in the Abdominal
specialty. --- CPR required within 90 days from hire date. ---
Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: Clinical Ladder
Level Definitions: --- Sonographer Registry Pending: New graduate
sonographer until registry passed (max time 6 months) ---
Registered Sonographer: Registered sonographer who achieves a range
of 1-8 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. --- Registered
Clinical Sonographer: Registered cardiac sonographer who achieves a
range of 9-18 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with
evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. ---
Registered Advanced Clinical Sonographer: Advanced Cardiovascular
Sonographer who achieves at least 19+ credits on the Clinical
Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three
categories of the Grid. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ---
Ability to lift and move patients and heavy equipment to meet the
clinical and operational needs of the area. --- Outstanding oral
and written communication skills. 1. Educational methodology, data
organization, information handling skills and leadership abilities
required. Obtain, review and bring together pertinent patient
history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to
facilitate diagnostic result. 2. Perform cardiac and/or vascular
ultrasound diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures on patients of
all ages by producing, assessing and evaluating ultrasound images
and related data according to established standards, policies,
procedures and guidelines. 3. Provide interpreting physicians with
an oral or written summary of technical findings. 4. Maintain
technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors;
maintain knowledge of other testing modalities. 5. Demonstrate
knowledge in human gross and sectional anatomy and physiology and
pathophysiology to image and evaluate normal and abnormal tissue
structure or function. 6. Understand biological effects of
ultrasound. 7. Adheres to behavioral standards. 8. Utilize proper
infection control procedures according to department and hospital
procedures. 9. Ensure proper recording, documentation,
confidentiality and transmission of patient information. Develop
and maintain skills in digital imaging and information practices.
10. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe
and efficient operation of the department. 11. Comply with
departmental policies regarding employee/patient incident reports.
12. Participate in the department's continuing education program,
Laboratory accreditation and case review/quality review processes.
13. Keep current with clinical developments in the field of
ultrasound imaging. Be responsible for continual learning. 14.
Maintain ARDMS credential through documentation of continuing
education requirements of the credentialing organization. 15.
Organize and participate in daily activities that maintain
operations: cleaning stocking, equipment evaluation, moving
equipment to bedside studies, data entry and evaluation, emergency
call rotation, imaging system electrical safety, equipment repair
and diagnostics, Imaging and reporting system Dbase maintenance and
Sys Admin functions. 16. Serve as liaison to other hospital
departments for coordination of quality assurance and process
improvement activities. 17. Serve as resource to technical staff,
medical staff and visitors for clinical or educational information
and activities. 18. Maintain and advance abilities to assimilate
and report clinical information in complex patients. 19. Follow MMC
policy directives and procedures the performance of duties and
responsibilities. 20. Be an example to the laboratory staff of
professionalism, teamwork and patient advocacy. 21. Demonstrate
leadership in helping the team meet strategic goals of the
department and the organization. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (CARDIAC): 1.
Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and
evaluation of transthoracic echocardiography in the adult
population. 2. Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the
performance and evaluation of transesophageal echocardiography in
the adult population in standard settings, the surgical suites and
Cath Labs. 3. Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the
performance and evaluation of stress echocardiography procedures.
4. Maintain skills and expand knowledge of the application of
echocardiography in pericardial centesis, myocardial biopsy,
intracardiac echo, or other interventional procedures. 5. Maintain
skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of
transthoracic echocardiography in the pediatric, neonatal and fetal
population. 6. Possess knowledge and understanding of other cardiac
diagnostic testing: cardiac cath, EP, Holter, EKG and arrhythmias,
radionuclide imaging. 7. Maintain skills and expand knowledge of
ultrasound contrast agents and their applications. 8. Recognize and
address critical pathology through modification of scan protocols,
recommendation of ancillary testing and notification of
interpreting physician. 9. Demonstrate leadership in clinical
application of echocardiography.Memorial Health Job ID
#2023---10045. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours
per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to
be determined.About Memorial HealthOne of the leading healthcare
organizations in Illinois, Memorial Health is a community-based,
not-for-profit organization that provides a full range of
inpatient, outpatient, home health, hospice, behavioral health and
primary and specialty care physician services. We deliver
high-quality, patient-centered care across central Illinois in
suppo---rt of our mission to improve lives and build stronger
communities through better health. Our values of safety, integrity,
quality and stewardship guide us as we fulfill our mission and
positively impact our colleagues, patients and communities. (info
available at https://memorial.health/about-us/)--One look at our
many certifications and accreditations and you'll know: We remain
dedicated to excellence in care, education, and research. Through
alliances with the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and Southern
Illinois University of Medicine, we can offer you the ability to
learn, grow, and advance in ways that others can't.Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Care FSA
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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