Interventional Radiology Tech: Vascular Imaging Specialist

CARTI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CARTI in Little Rock, AR is seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform vascular imaging and interventional procedures. You will work closely with the interventional radiologist and the team to ensure high-quality imaging, patient preparation, and safe operation of radiographic equipment.

The role requires ACLS, ARRT registration, and experience in cardiovascular/vascular interventional imaging. Strong communication and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiology school.
• Current ARRT registration in radiography.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Cardiovascular or vascular interventional ARRT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality imaging using vascular and endovascular angiography examinations, as well as Neuro Diagnostic and Intervention.
• Collaborates with team to collect data pre- and post-procedure and prepares patients for procedures
• Safely and competently operates all radiographic processing and inventory equipment
• Acts as a liaison between physician, family and other interdepartmental units
• Utilizes the laboratories efficiently and safely
• Assesses patient relative to requested procedure by collecting pertinent data about the patient and the procedure.
• Analyzes collected data and uses professional judgement to select the most appropriate and cost-effective method for completing the requested procedure.
• Educates the patient, family, and other health care providers as appropriate regarding the requested procedure.
• Prepares patient both physically and emotionally prior to examination, explaining procedures to allay patient fears.
• Documents information about patient care and radiologic services provided.
• Provides direct assistance to the interventional radiologist during angiographic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Provides inventory control for vascular and interventional specific supplies such as catheters, guidewires, stents, procedure sets, etc.
• Produces medical images to meet standards established in department protocols.
• Uses independent judgment and radiographic skills to position patients in order to obtain quality exams.
• Alters positioning of patient and/or equipment as required by patient condition to obtain required images.
• Produces hard-copy images and/or digitally archived images for use in patient care.
• Operates fixed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Selects and modifies technical factors based on patient's age, weight, and physical condition to produce optimal images while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
• Operates film processors, laser imagers, film digitizers, and contrast injectors.
• Operates various computer systems.
• Ensures images are identified with appropriate patient and examination identification information.
• Verifies that area of interest has been imaged according to standard department protocols.
• Differentiates between artifacts and normal pathological processes.
• Determines need for repeat or additional images, and the technical factor or patient positioning adjustments required to correct image/examination deficiencies.

Skills

Angiography

Interventional radiology procedures

Venipuncture

Patient communication

Radiation safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiology

ACLS Required

ARRT registered radiographer

CV/VI/CI ARRT preferred

Tools

Digital imaging equipment

Fluoroscopic systems

Sterile procedure sets

Job description

CARTI in Little Rock, AR is seeking an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform vascular imaging and interventional procedures. You will work closely with the interventional radiologist and the team to ensure high-quality imaging, patient preparation, and safe operation of radiographic equipment.

The role requires ACLS, ARRT registration, and experience in cardiovascular/vascular interventional imaging. Strong communication and ability to work under pressure are essential.