Interventional (IR) Technologist - Columbia, S.C.

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking an Interventional Technologist in Columbia, SC, to carry out diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures with a focus on patient care and safety. This role requires certifications and offers competitive benefits, including tuition assistance and a sign-on bonus for full-time positions.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions

$1,800 student loan repayment per year

Up to $4,000 tuition assistance per year

Qualifications

• One year experience in interventional radiology, cath lab, or diagnostic radiology.
• Registered in primary modality within 18 months.
• ARRT registered and SCRQSA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures independently.
• Assists Radiologists with invasive procedures using aseptic techniques.
• Maintains radiation safety and performs QC tasks.

Skills

Ability to operate diagnostic imaging equipment/computers

Computer literate

Data entry skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Epic Radiant

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

This job, under the direction of a radiologist or physician performs peripheral and neurological diagnostic and therapeutic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical data. The technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of ionizing radiation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Are you an Interventional (IR) Technologist interested in Acute care?

You can apply now and learn more about the opportunities and multiple specialty areas our IR Techs support at Prisma Health in the Columbia, SC area. We have opportunities at the following acute care hospitals:

• Baptist Hospital

• Richland Memorial Hospital

We offer a sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions. Interventional Technologists must have both ARRT* and South Carolina (SCRQSA) certifications. We also offer $1,800 student loan repayment (per calendar year) and up to $4,000 tuition assistance (per calendar year) for full-time team members.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities and benefits Prisma Health has to offer. Not ready to apply or want to learn more aboutPrisma Health? Please visit www.careers.prismahealth.org for more information about our organization.

*This position does offer a grace period to obtain specific modality certification.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality.

• Assists Radiologists and/or Physician with invasive procedures using aseptic/sterile technique.

• Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with imaging procedures that are within the scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol.

• Prepares room for procedures using approved cleaning protocol. Appropriately discards sharps and maintains adequate level of supplies and linen.

• Assures that proper radiation safety measures are being utilized.

• Implements emergency procedures, as needed.

• Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job. Enters and records data accurately and promptly. Exhibits competency in performing QC tasks associated with equipment and procedures and ensures standards are met according to state and federal regulations.

• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.

• Participates independently in call rotation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology

• Experience - One (1) year experience in interventional radiology, cath lab, or diagnostic radiology.

In Lieu Of

• May consider clinical rotations during a formal educational program as experience.

• Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Registered in primary modality within 18 months

• ARRT registered

• SCRQSA certification

• BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to operation diagnostic imaging equipment/computers

• Computer literate

• Able to treat patients of all ages

• Basic computer skills

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

• Data entry skills

• Mathematical skills

• Epic Radiant preferred

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Corporate

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019061 Talent Acquisition

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.