Interventional Radiology Technologist

IR Centers; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IR Centers is a multidisciplinary private practice endovascular lab delivering minimally invasive procedures across the United States in outpatient settings. The Interventional Radiology Technologist will prepare patients and rooms, assist physicians, and ensure sterile technique during procedures.

Responsibilities include data entry for C-Arm use, patient transfers, and procedure billing support. Requires surgical tech experience, BLS, and a high school diploma; ARRT/CST certification is

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BLS certification required.
• 2 years of surgical technologist/scrub tech experience.
• ARRT or CST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and rooms for radiology procedures.
• Review orders to determine materials and set up/clean rooms.
• Assist with patient prep, transfers and positioning.
• Input patient data into C-Arm and assist during procedures, maintaining sterile technique.
• Comply with HIPAA; label IV meds and process/archive images.
• Manage equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
• May serve as Radiation Safety Officer and assist with accreditation surveys.
• Ensure effective communication with physicians.
• Assist with billing, verifying charges and CPT/ICD9 codes.

Skills

BLS Certification

Surgical tech experience

Sterile field

HIPAA knowledge

Interventional equipment

Education

ARRT // CST Certification (Preferred)

High school diploma

Job description

IR Centers is a multidisciplinary private practice endovascular lab. We are leading minimally invasive procedures across the U.S. by providing interventional radiology services in an outpatient setting.

Learn more about IR Centers here: https://youtu.be/YhLFlp789hg

Job Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday

As a Interventional Radiology Technologist you will assist in preparing patients and procedure rooms for surgeries, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are ready. You will maintain a sterile environment, assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments, and help with patient positioning and transfers.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma


• Valid BLS Certification


• Surgical technologist / Scrub Tech experience: 2 years


• ARRT // CST Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Prepares patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures


• Reviews patient orders to determine necessary materials and sets up/cleans procedure rooms


• Assists with patient prep, transfers, and positioning


• Inputs patient data into the C-Arm and assists physicians during interventional procedures, maintaining sterile technique


• Complies with HIPAA, draws up and labels IV medications, and processes/archives x-ray images


• Manages equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and hazardous waste disposal


• May serve as Radiation Safety Officer and assist with accreditation surveys


• Ensures effective communication with physicians


• Assists with patient billing, verifying procedure charges, CPT, and ICD9 codes

Skills:

• Proven working experience as a surgical technologist


• Proficient in maintaining a sterile field


• Experienced in scrubbing in for surgical procedures


• Knowledge of HIPAA and other healthcare regulations


• Working knowledge of interventional equipment

Working conditions:

Employees may be exposed to infectious diseases. Must lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and assist in patient transfers up to 400 pounds. Standing in a protective apron for 60-90 minutes is required. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available.

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