Interventional Radiology Technologist – Precision Angio Care

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist in invasive angiographic procedures within the Interventional Radiology Suite. Responsibilities include surgical scrub, patient prep, and circulating to ensure patient comfort during procedures.

Minimum requirements include ARRT radiology certification, completion of an Interventional Radiology program or ARRT/RCIS training, and CPR. ACLS preferred. A 1-year diagnostic and 1-year IR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program.
• Completion of accredited Interventional Radiology program or ARRT/RCIS Cardiovascular Interventional Training.
• Registered and certified by ARRT or RCIS; CPR certification required.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage under physician direction.
• Explain the procedure to the patient and prep the patient for the procedure.
• Obtain 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

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

ARRT/RCIS certification

CPR certification

Job description

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist in invasive angiographic procedures within the Interventional Radiology Suite. Responsibilities include surgical scrub, patient prep, and circulating to ensure patient comfort during procedures.

Minimum requirements include ARRT radiology certification, completion of an Interventional Radiology program or ARRT/RCIS training, and CPR. ACLS preferred. A 1-year diagnostic and 1-year IR experience is preferred.