Interventional Radiology Tech – Special Procedures

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Rx

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Special Procedures Technician - Interventional Radiology to assist in image-guided procedures. The role supports radiology teams in angiography, angioplasty, biopsies, and related interventions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, equipment setup, radiation safety, documentation, and on-call participation. Requires ARRT certification, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years IR/Cath Lab experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT (R) certification required; advanced certification preferred: ARRT (VI) or Cardiovascular Interventional (CI).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Interventional Radiology, Special Procedures, or Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

• Prepares procedure rooms and ensures equipment and sterile instruments are ready.
• Assists physicians during minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Positions patients for optimal imaging while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Maintains sterile technique and assists with sterile fields setup and breakdown.
• Monitors patients and reports changes during procedures.
• Administers contrast media and medications per policy and scope of practice.
• Ensures radiation safety and proper shielding.
• Documents procedures and imaging results in the EMR.
• Collaborates with care team for coordinated patient care.
• Transports patients and provides education and reassurance.
• Maintains and troubleshoots imaging equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Participates in on-call rotations and emergency procedures.
• Adheres to regulatory, accreditation, and infection prevention standards.
• Participates in quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Interventional procedure support

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT (R) certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Special Procedures Technician - Interventional Radiology to assist in image-guided procedures. The role supports radiology teams in angiography, angioplasty, biopsies, and related interventions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, equipment setup, radiation safety, documentation, and on-call participation. Requires ARRT certification, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years IR/Cath Lab experience.