Interventional Radiology Technologist Per Diem

About the role

Employment Type: Part time

Position Purpose

IR Techs use fluoroscopy (essentially real-time X-ray), specialized wires, stents and other tools to visualize the patient's condition in real time and also change what they see

What you will do

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the radiographic / digital imaging equipment and table positioning as appropriate for safe patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to acquire images and send images to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in written form (e.g. sticky notes) clearly and effectively with other members of the team.
• Transports patients to and from procedural area, admitting and recovery area, and other areas within the hospital as needed.
• Assists with patient transfer to and from procedure table and stretcher.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the physician operator throughout procedures to facilitate patient safety, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new procedures and coordinates in-service/education for other associates, as needed.
• Administers contrast media under the direction of a physician. Recognizes signs of a contrast reaction and responds appropriately with corrective action.
• Systematically reviews history and physical, lab values, prior imaging, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patient’s physiological status. Communicates findings to physician operator and fellow team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Diagnostic Radiology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Able to respond on-site within 30 minutes when participating in the on-call rotation.
• Florida Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Radiography credentialing through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R) (ARRT).

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

• Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
• Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
• Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents.
• Together, we become our best selves.
• A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.