Interventional Radiology Technologist - Days

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist I to independently perform or assist with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular procedures. You will prepare patients, administer medications, operate imaging equipment, and ensure safety protocols in sterile conditions.

You will evaluate imaging quality, monitor physiological data, and support licensed practitioners during diagnostic and interventional procedures while educating students and team members in a compliant

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certification required; advanced certs within 2 years.
• Cardiology training or ARRT certification; ACLS and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain orders, identify patients, document clinical history.
• Follow imaging protocols; optimize factors; apply ALARA.
• Administer meds via vascular access.
• Evaluate images for accuracy; ensure data storage/transfer.
• Educate and monitor students and team members.
• Perform/assist with diagnostic, fluoroscopic, interventional procedures.
• Maintain intra-arterial access; monitor devices.
• Initiate ACLS and maintain sterile technique.
• Record hemodynamic and electrogram data.

Skills

ARRT-R certification

ACLS

PALS

Patient care

Education of others

Safety focus

Imaging proficiency

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

Role Overview:

An Interventional Radiology Technologist I independently performs or assists with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular procedures. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering medications, operating imaging equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining sterile techniques. They evaluate imaging quality, monitor physiological data, and support licensed practitioners during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Role Overview:

An Interventional Radiology Technologist I independently performs or assists with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular procedures. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering medications, operating imaging equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining sterile techniques. They evaluate imaging quality, monitor physiological data, and support licensed practitioners during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Key Duties:

• Obtain correct orders, identify and prepare patients, and document clinical history
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols, optimize technical factors, and apply ALARA principles
• Administer medications via vascular access as prescribed
• Evaluate images for accuracy and ensure proper data storage and transfer
• Educate and monitor students and healthcare team members
• Perform and assist with diagnostic, fluoroscopic, and interventional procedures
• Maintain intra-arterial access, perform manual hemostasis, and operate monitoring devices
• Initiate ACLS protocols when necessary and practice sterile techniques
• Record hemodynamic and electrogram data during procedures

Qualifications & Skills:

Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) is required, with additional advanced certifications within two years. Cardiology candidates need specialized training or ARRT certification, along with ACLS and PALS certifications. The role demands technical competence, attention to safety, patient care skills, and the ability to educate others.