Cardiac Cath Lab Interventional Radiology Tech

Ochsner Health System; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Monroe, LA is seeking an Interventional Radiologic Technologist for the Cardiac Cath Lab. The role involves preparing for and scrubbing into interventional procedures, ensuring compliance with radiation safety procedures, and supporting radiology operations in a fast-paced environment.

Required ARRT certification or registry eligibility within 90 days, current state license, and BLS certification; advanced IR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
• Preferred - Interventional radiology experience.
• ARRT certification or registry eligibility within 90 days and temporary state license required.
• Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to assure accuracy.
• Utilizes radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Operates imaging equipment per protocol.
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission for diagnostic quality.
• Performs quality control procedures and remediation as warranted.
• Assists in departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment, maintenance).
• Adapts communication to patient population and privacy.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Computers & software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Radiologic technology program

Tools

RIS (Radiology Information System)

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Monroe, LA is seeking an Interventional Radiologic Technologist for the Cardiac Cath Lab. The role involves preparing for and scrubbing into interventional procedures, ensuring compliance with radiation safety procedures, and supporting radiology operations in a fast-paced environment.

Required ARRT certification or registry eligibility within 90 days, current state license, and BLS certification; advanced IR certification is preferred.