Interventional Radiology Technologist Full-Time

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist Radiologists during IR procedures and manage patient care in the IR department.

The role requires ARRT certification and IR/Cath Lab experience, with responsibilities including contrast injection and patient education. The position emphasizes maintaining continuity of care, collaboration with radiology staff, and potential teaching of students when applicable.

Qualifications

• IR/Cath Lab experience required or preferred.
• ARRT certification or registry eligibility required or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Directly assists Radiologist during interventional radiology procedures.
• Maintains continuity of care for patients in the IR section.
• Communicates clinical observations to Radiologist during procedures.
• Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures per policy.
• Educates patients about their examination.
• Participates in cross-training and may teach students if site applies.

Skills

IR/Cath Lab experience

ARRT certification

Education

ARRT recognized education program

Job description

### *St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission* *of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*The Interventional Radiology Technologist performs interventional radiology examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of appropriate supervisor.**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Directly assists Radiologist during all aspects of interventional radiology procedures as directed by the appropriate supervisor* Responsible for the continuity of care of patients while they are in the interventional radiology section* Communicates to Radiologist clinical observations during interventional radiology procedures* Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job descriptions* Injects contrast for interventional radiology procedures in accordance with department policy* Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination* Provides coverage for CT biopsies as necessary* Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable* Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs. Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**Frequent use of fingers and hands in operating equipment and in charting information. Standing or walking for up to 7 hours per day in 60-minute increments. Sitting for up to 1-hour per day in 15-minute increments. Pushing, pulling and lifting patients up 300 pounds with assistance. Lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds. Frequent stoops, bends and crouches. Often reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal hearing. Seeing as it relates to normal vision.**EDUCATION:**Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible.NJ Candidates: Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist or Registered Radiology Technologist (with a current license issued by the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection).**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**IR or Cath Lab experience preferred. On the job cross training is available for this position. Required to obtain advanced Interventional Radiology registry within 1 year of eligibility for registry. Obtain BLS within 3 months of hire. History of computer usage experience required.*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!!*####