Interventional Radiology Technologist - Days

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an IR Technologist I to perform or assist with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures in a clinical setting. You'll prepare patients, follow ALARA practices, and maintain vascular access while supporting imaging and monitoring equipment.

The role requires ARRT-R certification with advanced credentials within two years, ACLS within six months, and PALS in some locations.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certification is required; advanced certifications within two years of hire.
• Cardiology roles may require ARRT certification or graduation from a cardiovascular training program, with RCES/RCIS within two years.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire; PALS certification for certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients, obtaining correct orders, and ensuring proper identification and confidentiality.
• Utilizing imaging protocols, optimizing technical factors, and applying ALARA principles for patient safety.
• Administering medications and maintaining vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluating images for quality, verifying data transfer, and assisting with diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Monitoring patients physiologically, operating and maintaining imaging and monitoring equipment, and initiating ACLS protocols when necessary.
• Practicing sterile techniques, recording hemodynamic data, and performing manual hemostasis post-procedure.
• Educating healthcare providers and students, ensuring quality control, and maintaining intra-arterial access.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Technical proficiency

Educate others

Policies & procedures

Education

Accredited radiologic technology program

Tools

Imaging equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

We are seeking an IR Technologist I to perform or assist with cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular-interventional procedures in a clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Preparing patients, obtaining correct orders, and ensuring proper identification and confidentiality.
• Utilizing imaging protocols, optimizing technical factors, and applying ALARA principles for patient safety.
• Administering medications and maintaining vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluating images for quality, verifying data transfer, and assisting with diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Monitoring patients physiologically, operating and maintaining imaging and monitoring equipment, and initiating ACLS protocols when necessary.
• Practicing sterile techniques, recording hemodynamic data, and performing manual hemostasis post-procedure.
• Educating healthcare providers and students, ensuring quality control, and maintaining intra-arterial access.

Qualifications Include

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) is required; advanced certifications within two years of hire.
• Graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program.
• For cardiology roles, certification by ARRT or graduation from a cardiovascular training program, with additional certifications like RCES or RCIS within two years.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire, PALS certification for certain locations.

Skills and attributes:

attention to detail, patient safety focus, technical proficiency, ability to educate others, and adherence to policies and procedures.