Interventional Radiology Technologist – Days

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks an Interventional Technologist to perform and assist in cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular procedures while ensuring patient safety, preparing medications, and managing radiation exposure. You will verify orders, prep patients, and support imaging protocols in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires ARRT-R certification with advanced ARRT-VI/CI/CV or ARRT with RCIS, ACLS certification, and PALS preferred for some locations.

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certification with advanced ARRT-VI/CI/CV or ARC/RCIS pathway required.
• ACLS certification required; PALS preferred for some locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures in line with safety standards.
• Administer medications and manage vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate image quality and document clinical data.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor patient hemodynamics.
• Participate in physiological monitoring and quality improvement activities.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment and assist in complex procedures.

Skills

ARRT-R certification

RCIS certification

ACLS certification

PALS preferred

Education

ARRT-R with advanced ARRT-VI/CI/CV

Job description

Role Overview:

Interventional Technologists perform or assist in cardiac, neuro, body, and vascular procedures, ensuring patient safety, preparing medications, and managing radiation exposure in compliance with laws and policies.

Responsibilities:

Obtain correct orders, identify and prepare patients, optimize imaging protocols, evaluate image quality, and document clinical data. They educate and monitor healthcare staff, assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures, maintain intra-arterial access, operate monitoring devices, and follow sterile techniques. They also perform hemostasis, record hemodynamic data, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Certification by ARRT-R with advanced ARRT-VI, CI, or CV for radiology; or graduation from an accredited cardiovascular program with ARRT and advanced certifications like RCIS. ACLS certification is required, PALS preferred for some locations.

Key Duties:

• Perform imaging procedures adhering to safety standards.
• Administer medications and manage vascular access as prescribed.
• Evaluate and ensure image quality, document data, and operate diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor patient hemodynamics.
• Participate in physiological monitoring, manual hemostasis, and quality improvement activities.
• Operate and maintain medical devices, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Assist in complex procedures and provide education to staff and patients.

This role requires a commitment to organizational priorities, proficiency in assigned duties, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a clinical setting.