NEEDED: Interventional Radiology Technologist

IR Technologist – Work in a sterile work environment, set up sterile equipment and trays, scrub back table, assist physicians with a variety of sterile procedures. 

STATUS: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN

LOCATION: VA San Diego Healthcare System – 3350 LaJolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

On-Call:

• Monday -Friday: 4:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Saturday – Sunday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 AM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• License: Shall have a current certification to practice in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. All certifications held shall be full and unrestricted licenses. Contract Technologists(s) and Technician(s) who have current, full and unrestricted certification who have, or ever had, a certification restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action, or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this contract.
• Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in specialized modality.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of current work experience that demonstrates the ability to work with minimal or no supervision. Current work experience is considered to be work performed within the last three (3) years.  Student internship and training time spent in a Radiology setting does not count towards the 2 years of work experience. 
• Hold a current and valid Advanced ARRT certification in Computerized Tomography.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, film, and troubleshoot with single and bi-plane interventional equipment as well as demonstrated experience working with a contrast injector. 
• Must be a US Citizen – we do not sponsor H visas.  
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• Must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (CT)
• Certified and licensed by the State of California in radiography and fluoroscopy. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Must be familiar with all radiographic diagnostic fluoroscopy, surgery procedures, portable (including C-Arm), and routine general diagnostic exams.
• PACS work experience is required.
• Shall have knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to serve Radiology patient population.
• Shall demonstrate knowledge of growth and development, and basic knowledge of disease processes specific to VA patient population.
• Shall provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences including any gaps in educational history upon request.

BENEFITS: Competitive Pay Rate, Accrued Paid Vacation, Accrued Sick Leave, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, and Health Benefits Allocation.