Interventional Radiology Technologist - Acute Care (IR) - Full time

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discount programs

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to support imaging, patient care and complex neurovascular procedures on-site in Columbia, MO. The role includes on-call responsibilities, training, and ongoing professional development within a progressive IR program.

The position outlines entry-to-advanced levels, with emphasis on angiograms, embolizations, line placements, and neuro interventions. Benefits and on-call pay are highlighted in the interview process.

Qualifications

• RT(R) certification and active training in Interventional Radiology.
• ARRT-VI/ARRT-CV/ARRT-CI certifications OR pursuing them.
• Experience with neurovascular and peripheral interventions preferred.
• Ability to scrub in and assist with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of imaging, supplies, and processes used in interventional radiology procedures.
• Scrub in during procedures, provide sterile technique, and assist the physician.
• Support a wide range of service line procedures and participate in on-call responsibilities.
• Provide education and training for student technologists and serve as a preceptor.

Skills

ARRT Certification

Interventional Radiology Training

On-the-Job Training

Neuro/Peripheral Interventions

Tools

ARRT-VI Certification

ARRT-CV Certification

ARRT-CI Certification

Job description

Shift: 4 - 10 hour shifts OR 5 - 8 hour shifts between Monday through Friday. Holidays and call required. Call is 1 night of either primary or secondary call each weekday and 1 weekend (Friday through Monday) a month.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Interventional Radiology

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• * Base Pay Range: $30.66 - $61.52 per hour, based on experience
• * Call Pay: Additional $4.00 per hour for call shift
• * Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards
• * Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 OR $20,000
• * Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
• * Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
• * Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• * Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• * Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

Are you a Radiologic Technologist with your ARRT-R registry? Explore applying! The department is willing to do on-the-job training!

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY CAREER PATH:

This Interventional Radiology career path provides a progressive advancement opportunity from Specialty Technologist to Interventional Radiology Technologist I and ultimately Interventional Radiology Technologist II, with increasing levels of technical expertise, procedural complexity, leadership, and departmental responsibility. At the entry level, Specialty Technologists develop foundational skills in interventional imaging, patient care, and procedural support. As an Interventional Radiology Technologist I, individuals expand their expertise in advanced procedures such as angiograms, thrombectomies, embolizations, line placements, and neuro interventions while gaining proficiency in technologies including digital subtraction angiography, cone beam CT, 3D reconstruction, and fusion CT. Progression to Interventional Radiology Technologist II reflects mastery of highly complex neurovascular and peripheral interventions, extensive knowledge of imaging equipment and inventory management, and the ability to support diverse patient populations across multiple service lines. Advanced-level technologists also serve as preceptors and educators, lead training initiatives, act as department super-users for new technologies, participate in on-call coverage, and contribute to departmental operations, quality, and patient safety initiatives, demonstrating both clinical excellence and leadership within the interventional radiology team.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• * Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• * Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• * Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• * Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• * Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• * See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• * Demonstrate working knowledge of imaging, supplies, and processes used in interventional radiology procedures, including but not limited to angiograms, thrombectomies, embolizations, line placements, neurointerventions, stenting, angioplasty, and drain placements. Perform advanced imaging requirements in digital subtraction angiography, cone beam CT, 3D reconstruction, and fusion CT.
• * Maintain expansive knowledge of all inventory supplies (consignment, PAR, or departmental) and their locations, including those outside of Radiology. Scrub in during procedures using proper sterile technique to provide technical support to the physician in both routine and highly complex neuro and peripheral interventions for a vast range of acuity levels of patients, such as ICU, Trauma, General Anesthesia, Sedation, inpatient, and outpatient.
• * Support a wide variety of procedures referred by various service lines that include, but are not limited to, Oncology, Trauma, Urology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Neurology. Participate in on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis, with the requirement to report to the hospital within 30 minutes of receiving a page.
• * Support safe patient positioning, transfer, and preparation. Follow policies regarding contrast administration, radiation safety, chemotherapy agents, and radionuclide handling. Engage in patient safety by participation during the time out for procedures, at post-procedure huddles, and by following all organization policies and guidelines regarding confidentiality and safety. Provide education and training for student technologists. Serve as a preceptor for new interventional radiology staff. May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interventional Specialty Technologist:
  • RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Actively training in Interventional Radiology.
• Interventional Radiology Technologist, I:
  • ARRT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT And Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI) OR Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CV) OR Cardiac Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Interventional Radiology Technologist, II:
  • ARRT-R certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). and Vascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-VI) OR Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CV), OR Cardiac Interventional Radiography (ARRT-CI) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). and
  • Six (6) months of experience with neuro and body interventional radiology procedures as evidenced by completion of competency checklist by departmental leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• * Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.