Interventional Radiology Technologist

Commonspirit-Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist the Interventional Radiologist during procedures, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready and functioning. You will operate fluoroscopy and other imaging modalities, providing real-time support while upholding safety standards.

The role requires detailed anatomy and physiology knowledge, strong radiation safety practices, and excellent communication to collaborate with a high-performing clinical team

Qualifications

• Graduation from a hospital-based or college-based radiology program.
• Washington State Certification for Radiologic Technologist and ARRT registration current.
• ARRT certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology or completion within 1 year; CPR validation.
• Completion of 24 Category A CE within 2 years.
• Strong critical thinking, QA, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with highly technical equipment and maintain sterile technique.
• Ability to achieve hemostasis after arterial/venous catheter removal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and the procedure room; ensure all equipment, imaging systems, and supplies are ready and functioning.
• Operate imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, and provide real-time support to the physician.
• Adhere to professional standards and state/federal regulations.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in high-pressure clinical situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and interventional radiology procedures; maintain radiation safety and sterile technique.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Radiation safety

Sterile technique

Education

Hospital/college radiology program graduation

Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification

ARRT certification and active registration

Vascular Interventional Radiology certification or within 1 year of hire; CPR

24 Category A CE in 2 years

Tools

Fluoroscopy equipment operation

Imaging modalities proficiency

Radiology equipment knowledge

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.