Interventional Radiology Technologist | Saint Vincent Hospital

Highmark Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform imaging procedures within the interventional suite, ensuring patient safety and adherence to standards. The role involves setting up the space, preparing patients, and following documentation and compliance protocols.

The ideal candidate may hold an associate degree or technical certification with ARRT certification and prior IR tech experience. A sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical school certificate; or 6 months to 1 year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Radiography Certification and Registration (ARRT) preferred.
• Interventional Radiology Technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up interventional suite with instruments and supplies.
• Follow aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Handle medications, contrast, and specimens per policy.
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and draping.
• Adapt to provider preferences and update materials accordingly.
• Complete required documentation for procedures and billing.
• Maintain supplies and participate in inventory control.
• Implement radiation protection and patient safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : Sign on Bonus Eligible: $10,000 (2 year commitment)

General Overview

This job performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in setting up the interventional suite with appropriate instruments and supplies (15%)
• Utilizes proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Follows policy for medication, contrast, and specimen handling (15%)
• Assists with preparing, positioning, and draping patients and participates in the interventional space to assure correct patient and surgical site (15%)
• Understands, anticipates, and adapts to interventional provider preference and patient care variables, and contributes to updating interventional provider preference materials (15%)
• Completes all required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image distribution (15%)
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring (15%)
• Implements radiation protection and patient safety standards (10%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Associate's degree or certification from a technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Radiography Certification and Registration (R ) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Preferred
• Prior experience working as an Interventional Radiology Technologist

Additional Employment Requirements

• Vascular Interventional Radiography Certification and Registration (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Within 24 months of hire. Employees in an Interventional Radiology Technologist role (prior to September 1, 2024) who do not have a VI certification are not required to obtain them; employees in an Interventional Radiology Technologist role with existing VI certification are required to maintain active certifications. Employees hired or transferred into the Interventional Radiology Technologist role after September 1, 2024, are also required to maintain active certifications.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.