Interventional Radiology Technologist

IR Centers®; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IR Centers at Chesapeake Urology Associates in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our multidisciplinary private practice endovascular lab. You will prepare patients and rooms, maintain sterile technique, and assist physicians during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma, ARRT certification, and an active BLS credential, with at least two years of IR tech experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid BLS Certification required.
• IR Tech experience: 2 years.
• ARRT Certification required.

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

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical scrubbing

HIPAA compliance

Interventional equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Valid BLS Certification

ARRT Certification

Job description

IR Centers at Chesapeake Urology Associates 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.

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Job Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Location: Silver Spring, MD20910

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

• IR Tech experience: 2 years

• ARRT Certification

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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