Interventional Radiology Technologist - $22-35 per hour

Atrium Health Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join their dynamic Radiology team in Charlotte. This role involves assisting in invasive procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and providing essential support during interventional radiology operations. With a focus on patient care and safety, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiography and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers exciting opportunities for career advancement, a robust benefits package, and eligibility for a sign-on bonus. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Robust Benefits Packages

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required.
• 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of procedures.
• Maintain patient comfort and provide necessary supplies during procedures.
• Record and process hemodynamic reports and patient data.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiography

Fluoroscopy

Communication

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

BLS HCP certification

RTR certification

Tools

WITT program

Job description

Atrium Health Charlotte is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview

Atrium Health is seeking Interventional Radiology Techs to join our Radiology team!

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Interested in being considered? Please apply and a member of the Talent acquisition team will be in contact with the next steps via email or phone.

Job Summary:

The function of the Interventional Radiology Technologist is to assist in the various invasive Angio and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Responsible for surgical scrub and circulation duties, performing total patient care during and post the procedure, while the patient is in the Interventional Radiology area.

Essential Functions:

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
• Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
• Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
• Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Physical Requirements

Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15-pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity and good eye and hand coordination is necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures.

Education, Training, Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required. BLS HCP certification from AHA required. RTR required. 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred. Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for level.

Atrium Health Charlotte Job ID #144996. Posted job title: Special Procedures Tech/Interventional Radiology - Atrium Health Radiology