Impactful Interventional Radiology Technologist

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our Radiology team. You will assist in invasive angiographic and interventional procedures, provide total patient care during procedures, and ensure readiness of equipment and supplies.

The role requires ARRT certification, completion of interventional training, CPR, and prior experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program.
• Completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program or ARRT/RCIS Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.
• Registered and certified by the ARRT or RCIS.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year in diagnostic radiology and 1 year in interventional radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage under the direction of a physician.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
• Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
• Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Patient care

Surgical scrub

CPR certified

Education

ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program

Interventional Radiology Training Program (RCIS/ARRT)

Tools

Angiographic fluoroscopy equipment

Interventional radiology suite

Job description

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our Radiology team. You will assist in invasive angiographic and interventional procedures, provide total patient care during procedures, and ensure readiness of equipment and supplies.

The role requires ARRT certification, completion of interventional training, CPR, and prior experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology.