Interventional Radiological Technologist, Cardiac Cath Lab, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Blount Memorial Hospital (Cardiac Catheterization) seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform peripheral and neurovascular imaging under the supervision of a radiologist. The role includes preparing rooms, administering contrast, and ensuring safety per protocols.

Experience in interventional radiology or cath lab is preferred. The position requires BLS certification and ARRT registration; Epic Radiant experience is a plus. Day shift, on-site in Blount Memorial Hospital, TN.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• 1 year experience in interventional radiology, cath lab, or diagnostic radiology.
• ARRT registered (preferred).
• BLS certification (required).

Responsibilities

• Performs peripheral and neurological diagnostic and therapeutic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Assists Radiologists and physicians with invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
• Prepares and administers contrast materials following physician-approved protocols.
• Maintains room readiness, supplies, and safety procedures.
• Ensures radiation safety measures are followed and QC tasks are performed.
• Participates in call rotation and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate imaging equipment

Computer literate

Age-appropriate patient care

Data entry

Mathematical skills

Epic Radiant preferred

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology program

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.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: 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 Responsibilities

• 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 preferred
• ARRT registered
• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
• 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
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills
• Epic Radiant preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Cardiac Catheterization

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