Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist - FT, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is recruiting an Radiologic Technologist for the Interventional Radiology department at Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC. You will perform peripheral and neurologic imaging procedures under radiologist direction, applying ionizing radiation with independent judgment as needed.

You will support invasive procedures, manage contrast materials, and uphold radiation safety. Join a team committed to compassionate patient care and safe, high-quality imaging.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures under licensed supervision as needed.
• Assists radiologists and physicians with invasive procedures using sterile technique.
• Prepares and administers contrast materials per physician protocol.
• Maintains room setup, supplies and cleanliness following safety protocols.
• Ensures radiation safety measures and participates in QC tasks.
• Records data accurately and stays updated on changes in policy.

Skills

Radiologic Tech

Patient care

Data entry

Computer literacy

Age-appropriate care

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology

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.

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 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
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills
• Epic Radiant preferred

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

Baptist Hospital

Department

Interventional Radiology

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