Interventional Radiology Technologist

Southcoast Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Generous time off

Employee wellbeing program

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Fall River, MA invites you to join as an Interventional Rad Technologist. The role involves patient setup, imaging, and procedure support in a dynamic IR suite.

Eligible candidates have ARRT IR certification, MA/RI licensure, BLS, and a commitment to ALARA practices. A $12,000 new hire sign-on bonus applies to this position. 32 hours per week, day shift with rotation.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Post-primary ARRT certification in Interventional Radiology RT(VI)/(CI)/(CV).
• BLS certification is required.
• Post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography and ACLS preferred.
• RT Licensure in MA and/or RI.
• Registration with ARRT or Cardiovascular Credentialing International is required.
• Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical patient care within Interventional Radiology as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Position patient, select imaging equipment, and document data in EHR.
• Administer pharmaceuticals related to exams and adjust technical factors to optimize images.
• Apply ALARA and ensure MR safety practices where applicable.
• Assist physicians in interventional procedures.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

ALARA/radiology safety

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Post-primary ARRT IR RT(VI)/CI/CV

MA/RI RT Licensure

Tools

ARRT registration

CCCI registration

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Interventional Rad Technologist

*$12,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)

Hours: 32hrs

Shift: Day shift with weekend, holiday and on call rotation

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Interventional Radiology Clinical Services or designee, perform diversified clinical patient care, technical and related duties within assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Assume responsibility for each assigned patient, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with exam/procedure request. Obtain pertinent information from patient*s chart and document all data within the EHR. Educate patient for exam. Position patient and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies. Identify, prepare and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to the exam/procedure. Select technical factors/ parameters/sequences to produce quality images. Properly identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality. Apply the principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others and aware of MR safety practices. Assist physicians in performing procedures.

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology, and attainment of post-primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Interventional Radiology RT(VI)/(CI)/or (CV).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography and ACLS is preferred.
• RT Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Cardiovascular Credentialing International is required.
• Post-primary certification and ACLS is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.