Interventional Radiology Tech

Interventional Radiology Tech
Location: Milwaukee WI 53215
Unit: Cath Lab / Interventional Cardiology
Facility Type: Level III Trauma Center Level III NICU Magnet Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center
Beds: 933
COVID Vaccine Required: Yes

• High-acuity fast-paced environment

• Multiple labs: Cath Lab EP Hybrid (travelers will only work in Cath Lab)

• 15 total labs; 11 strictly Cath Lab

• Minimum Experience: 3 years

• First-Time Traveler: Not accepted

• Patient Types: Adults only high-acuity Cath Lab cases

• Patient Ratios: 1:1

• Case Types:

  • Diagnostic & Interventional Cath Lab: RHC LHC STEMI/NSTEMI CTO valvuloplasty Cardiomems biopsies atherectomies staged PCI IABP Impella; ECMO preferred

  • Peripheral diagnostic & interventional cases fistulograms

  • Hybrid lab (preferred but not required): AAA grafts thoracic grafts clips TAVRs Watchman

RN:

• BLS ACLS

• NIHSS (preferred)

RTR:

• BLS ACLS

• WI License

• RCIS (preferred)

RTR:

• Scrubbing panning for cases

Equipment Knowledge:

• EPIC Alaris Pyxis C-arms (client-specific)

• Other equipment: Volcano St. Jude Alphavac Angiovac EKOS Anari (experience not required)

• Hemodynamic: Client Pruka (MacLab)

• PACS: Fuji and ProSolv

• IABP: Maquet

• Charge Nurse/Lead Tech: Yes generally stays out of cases

• Housekeeping: Room turnover

• Storeroom Staff: Supply management

• Transporter: 06:3020:00

• Receptionist/HUC: 06:0020:00

• RT: 24/7 manages vented patients

• Hospitalist & Cardiology: 24/7 coverage

• Critical Response Team: Available for codes

• 1 week to learn unit flow and lab protocols

• Lab staffed 24/7; 8- or 12-hour shifts or combination

• Weekend Rotation: Occasionally mostly call-based

• Weekday Call: 12:0020:30 on call days

• Call Frequency: Every 23 months for 7 days 30-minute response time

• Time Off: 7 days approved

• Holiday Expectations: As needed

• Fatigue Policy: Maximum 60 hours/week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts

• Scrub Color: Provided

• Parking: Free