Interventional Radiology Technologist: Hands-on Care

IR Centers; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IR Centers in Merriam, KS is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist in preparing patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures.

You will maintain a sterile environment, assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments, and help with patient positioning and transfers while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

This role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and prior surgical tech experience; ARRT/CST certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid BLS Certification.
• Surgical technologist / Scrub Tech experience: 2 years preferred.
• ARRT CST Certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures.
• Reviews patient orders to determine necessary materials and sets up/cleans procedure rooms.
• Assists with patient prep, transfers, and positioning.
• Inputs patient data into the C-Arm and assists physicians during interventional procedures, maintaining sterile technique.
• Complies with HIPAA, draws up and labels IV medications, and processes/archives x-ray images.
• Manages equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and hazardous waste disposal; may serve as Radiation Safety Officer and assist with accreditation surveys.
• Ensures effective communication with physicians.
• Assists with patient billing, verifying procedure charges, CPT, and ICD9 codes.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile technique

HIPAA knowledge

Interventional radiology equipment

C-Arm data entry

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

ARRT CST Certification (Preferred)

Tools

C-Arm

Job description

IR Centers in Merriam, KS is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist in preparing patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures.

You will maintain a sterile environment, assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments, and help with patient positioning and transfers while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

This role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and prior surgical tech experience; ARRT/CST certification preferred.