Interventional Radiology Technologist

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Interventional Technologist I for Good Samaritan Hospital and Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. This full-time role involves four 9-hour shifts with rotating call, delivering high-quality vascular, neurointerventional, and non-vascular imaging care in a team-driven setting.

You will support patient education, equipment QC, and documentation while adhering to safety standards and ARRT ethics. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiologic technology required.
• Radiologic Technology certificate required if applicable.
• ARRT certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform vascular, non-vascular, and neurointerventional procedures under supervision.
• Demonstrate clinical competency across locations and patient populations.
• Administer contrast media per policy and monitor patient care during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and function as scrub or circulating technologist.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and training activities.
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment and manage supplies.

Skills

Patient care

English proficiency

HIPAA knowledge

Electronic health record use

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in radiologic technology

Radiologic technology certificate

Tools

ARRT

PACS

Job description

About The Job

This position has a limited time $10,000 sign on bonus.

About The Job

This position has a limited time $10,000 sign on bonus.

The schedule is full-time 4 9-hour shifts with rotating call.

Bring your skills to a team that cares for the whole person.

As part of MedStar Health, the largest healthcare system in the Maryland–Washington, D.C., region, you will grow your career within a respected, mission-driven organization known for innovation, education, and patient-centered care.

As a Interventional Technologist I atGood Samaritan Hospital and Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore MD, you will help deliver safe, high-quality imaging care in an environment built on teamwork, professionalism, and compassion. Whether you are starting your career or advancing it, you will be part of a community that invests in your wellbeing, supports your growth, and values the important role you play in patient care.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs vascular, non-vascular, and/or neurointerventional procedures.


• Demonstrates basic clinical competency in vascular, non-vascular, and/or neurointerventional procedures across all locations and patient populations. Selects appropriate technical factors based on individual patient needs and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care. Administers contrast media in accordance with facility policies. Participates in and/or performs procedure-related patient care activities and physiologic monitoring under the direction of a physician. Utilizes sterile technique and functions as either a scrub or circulating technologist, as needed.


• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance workflows, patient experience, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.


• Maintains a clean, safe, and prepared work environment, including cleaning and preparing patient rooms. Maintains supplies and inventory within the assigned area.


• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain medical histories, answer questions, and explain procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.


• Ensures the proper maintenance and operation of equipment by performing quality control activities and promptly reporting equipment or environmental issues.


• Provides patient education and support, including preparing patients for procedures and addressing physical and psychological needs. Escalates concerns through appropriate channels as needed.


• Prioritizes patient flow and coordinates care through consistent and effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Documents patient care activities in electronic health record systems and distributes final images to the PACS system in a timely manner for interpretation.


• Consistently acts and communicates professionally, embodying the organization's SPIRIT values and fostering a respectful and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues. Adheres to the ARRT Standards of Ethics.


• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards while maintaining compliance with federal, state, professional, and accreditation requirements.


• Follows direction from leadership, ensuring adherence to established protocols, maintaining patient flow, and seeking clarification when necessary.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in radiologic technology required; or


• Vocational/Technical Diploma or Certificate in Radiologic Technology (awarded before January 1, 2015) from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) required.

Experience

• Six (6) months of experience in an interventional radiology environment (e.g., Vascular Interventional Radiology [VIR], Neurointerventional Radiology [NIR], or Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory) preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 90 days of hire required.


• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the applicable state (Maryland or Virginia) required upon hire.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for healthcare providers, including BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), through either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross, required within 90 days of hire.


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to perform, or learn to perform, procedures including angiograms, angioplasties, embolization's, dilations, biopsies, fibrinolysis, venograms, and myelograms.


• Ability to work effectively in stressful and emergent situations.


• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition.


• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.


• Basic computer skills, including data entry proficiency.


• Familiarity with computerized clinical information systems, including Clinicians View, Chart View, and PACS.


• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and confidentiality policies.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $58.84 /Hr.