Interventional Radiology Technologist III

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage under physician supervision. The role includes patient preparation, medication and contrast handling, and accurate documentation of hemodynamic data and charges.

The ideal candidate is ARRT or RCIS certified, has completed an interventional program, holds BLS, and possesses advanced certifications in CV, CI, or VI.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program.
• Completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program or ARRT/RCIS Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.
• Registered and certified by the ARRT or RCIS.
• Advanced Certification (ARRT – CV, CI, or VI) required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional procedures.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
• Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
• Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Skills

Radiology Interventional

Patient care

BLS

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

Interventional Radiology training program

ARRT/RCIS certification

BLS certification

Job description

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

Position Highlights:

• Sign On Bonus: $15,000 sign on bonus for qualified new hires or $10,000 for qualified new graduates in this specialty.

What you Need:

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology.
• Completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required or an ARRT/RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.
• Registered and certified by the ARRT or RCIS required.
• Advanced Certification (ARRT – CV, CI, or VI) required.
• BLS required

What You Will Do:

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
• Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
• Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.