Interventional Radiology Technologist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an Interventional Technologist to perform and assist in cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures. You will operate imaging equipment, monitor patients, and ensure ALARA safety principles.

The role requires ARRT-R certification with advanced ARRT specialties, RCIS credentials for cardiology, and ACLS within six months of hire. PALS may be required for specific locations. A radiologic technology specialty training background is expected.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certification required with advanced ARRT specialties (VI, CI, CV).
• Cardiology path: graduate from an accredited cardiology tech program or ARRT with RCIS credentials.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire; PALS for certain locations.
• Graduate of radiologic technology specialty training program.

Responsibilities

• Obtain correct orders, patient ID, and clinical history.
• Optimize imaging protocols following ALARA principles for patient safety.
• Administer medications via vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate and transfer imaging data with quality control.
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare team members.
• Assist with diagnostic, fluoroscopic, and interventional procedures.
• Maintain intra-arterial access and perform manual hemostasis.
• Operate and troubleshoot monitoring devices and equipment.
• Follow sterile techniques and document hemodynamic data.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and demonstrate proficiency.

Skills

ARRT-R

RCIS Credentials

ACLS

PALS

Radiologic Tech Training

Education

Cardiology technology program graduation

ARRT certification with RCIS

Job description

Role Overview:

An Interventional Technologist performs and assists in cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures, ensuring proper patient preparation, safety, and documentation. They operate imaging equipment, administer medications, evaluate image quality, and participate in physiological monitoring and sterile techniques.

Responsibilities Include

• Obtaining correct orders, patient identification, and clinical history documentation.
• Optimizing imaging protocols while applying ALARA principles for patient safety.
• Administering medications through vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluating and transferring imaging data, ensuring quality control.
• Educating and monitoring students and healthcare team members.
• Assisting with diagnostic, fluoroscopic, and interventional procedures.
• Maintaining intra-arterial access and performing manual hemostasis.
• Operating and troubleshooting monitoring devices and equipment.
• Following sterile techniques and documenting hemodynamic data.
• Participating in quality improvement activities and demonstrating proficiency in job duties.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) with advanced certifications in ARRT-VI, ARRT-CI, or ARRT-CV.
• For Cardiology: graduation from an accredited cardiovascular technology program or ARRT certification with RCIS credentials.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire; PALS certification for certain locations.
• Graduate of a radiologic technology specialty training program.

Work Environment & Values:

The position is performed in a clinical setting, requiring adherence to policies, safety standards, and continuous learning. Emphasis is placed on compassion, excellence, innovation, safety, and teamwork to improve patient care and organizational growth.