Apprentice Interventional Radiology Tech

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in St. Joseph, MI, is seeking an Interventional Radiology Apprentice to assist the interventional team with imaging exams, sterile technique, and patient prep.

The role emphasizes ALARA radiation protection and supporting the physician during procedures. You will scrub in, prepare sterile trays, assist with IV starts, and help ensure equipment readiness, patient safety, and accurate charting in hospital systems.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Radiography program (Healthcare).
• Preferred ARRT registration and BLS/ARC certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification and physician order.
• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
• Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.
• Performs IR and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• Places IVs as required for injection of contrast media.
• Operates IR imaging equipment and performs quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is wiped down and stocked; room is clean.
• Uses hospital systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and communication.

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs diagnostic Interventional Radiology (IR) exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection. The Apprentice may be required to perform IV starts and prep patients. The apprentice scrubs in with the interventional physician and pracitices sterile technique, prepares the sterile tray with the appropriate supplies and assists the physician with procedures, has a knowledge of all of the supplies needed by the physician to perform interventions.

Essential Functions

• Verifies patient identification and physician order.
• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
• Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.
• Performs IR and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• Places IV’s as required for injection of contrast media.
• Proficiently operates IR imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.
• Ensures equipment is wiped down and sanitized between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.
• Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to PAC’s.

Qualifications Required

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Associate's Degree Graduate from accredited Radiography program Healthcare
• Preferred CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Must Remain in good standing with ARRT
• Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association
• Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location and Hours

Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name Interventional Radiology St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency On-call weekends

Corewell Health Team Members

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.