Interventional Radiology Tech: Cardiac & Vascular

Live Well Homecare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Interventional Technologist role supports cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering medications, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring patient safety while adhering to ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.

The candidate will evaluate images, maintain intra-arterial access, monitor physiological data, assist with sterile technique, data recording, and participate in quality improvement activities,

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certification with advanced ARRT-VI, CI, or CV credentials.
• Cardiology: graduation from an accredited cardiovascular program or RCIS credentials.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire; PALS certification on some campuses.
• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology.
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, ability to educate others, and commitment to safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct orders, identify and prepare patients, verify clinical history, and ensure confidentiality.
• Use appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and minimize radiation exposure.
• Prepare/administer medications, evaluate image quality, and ensure data storage.
• Assist with or perform diagnostic and interventional procedures, maintain intra-arterial access, and monitor patient status.
• Operate and troubleshoot imaging and monitoring equipment, record data, and follow sterile techniques.
• Participate in physiological monitoring, manual hemostasis, and emergency protocols.
• Engage in quality improvement activities and demonstrate proficiency in all duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety and quality care

Educate others

Strong technical skills

Education

Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology

Job description

The Interventional Technologist role supports cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering medications, operating imaging equipment, and ensuring patient safety while adhering to ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.

The candidate will evaluate images, maintain intra-arterial access, monitor physiological data, assist with sterile technique, data recording, and participate in quality improvement activities,