Interventional Radiology Technologist

Virginia Mason Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist the Radiologist during procedures, prepare the room and equipment, and provide real-time imaging support. The role requires ARRT registration, WA state certification, and IR vascular certification or pending within a year, plus CPR validation.

Ideal candidates will have strong critical thinking, Sterile technique, and teamwork in a high-pressure clinical setting. WA licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Must have graduation from a radiology program (hospital-based or college-based).
• WA State Certification for Radiologic Technologist with ARRT registration.
• Current Vascular Interventional Radiology certification or completion within 1 year of hire; CPR validation.
• Completion of 24 Category 'A' CE credits within 2 years.
• Strong critical thinking, QA, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Interventional Radiologist during radiographic interventional procedures.
• Prepare patients and procedure room; ensure equipment and supplies are ready and functioning.
• Operate imaging modalities including fluoroscopy; provide real-time technical support to the physician.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in high-pressure clinical situations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Sterile technique

Radiation safety

Interventional radiology knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT certification

WA State Radiologic Technologist Certification

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment

Imaging modalities

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Interventional Radiology Technologist, you will provide assistance to the Interventional Radiologist during radiographic interventional procedures, contributing significantly to the operations of the department. You will work within the boundaries set by the standards of the profession and adhere to all State and Federal regulations.

Every day you will prepare patients and the procedure room, ensuring all specialized equipment, imaging systems, and supplies are readily available and properly functioning. You will operate various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, providing real-time technical support to the physician.

To be successful in this role, you will possess an in-depth understanding of anatomy, physiology, and interventional radiology procedures, coupled with strong technical proficiency in radiation safety and sterile technique. You will demonstrate superior critical thinking skills, collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary team in high-pressure clinical situations.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from a hospital-based or college-based radiology program
• Washington State Certification for Radiologic Technologist and a certificate from the American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT) as well as current registration with ARRT
• Current certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology or successful completion of certification within one (1) year of hire; and current CPR validation
• Completion of twenty-four (24) Category 'A' continuing education (CE) within a two (2) year period
• Critical thinking skills; quality assurance assessment skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work with highly technical equipment; extensive product knowledge; a thorough understanding of sterile technique
• Ability to achieve hemostasis following the removal of arterial/venous catheters

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience in Interventional Radiology and/or a minimum two (2) years of experience in Diagnostic Radiology.
• (Preference will be given to applicants who hold national certification in any advanced Radiological modality)

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.