Interventional Radiology Technologist – Special Procedures

IHA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,970 - 51,231; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits effective Day One

Full benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Michigan is seeking a Special Procedures Radiographer / Interventional Radiology Technologist to join the Surgery department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. You will perform invasive and non-invasive radiologic procedures in collaboration with physicians and the IR Team to produce high-quality diagnostic images.

The role requires ARRT registration, an accredited radiologic program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist/Radiography program.
• Registered as a Radiographer by ARRT.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
• Knowledge of CT techniques and cross-sectional anatomy to obtain quality images.
• Emphasis on reducing patient radiation dose (ALARA).
• Ability to recognize pathology and tailor examinations.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for radiologic procedures and schedule patients for specialized diagnostic procedures.
• Ensure documentation with procedural and billing codes.
• Determine proper radiographic technique parameters and adjust equipment for accurate images.
• Provide specialized radiographic images and consult with radiologists/IR team.
• Perform reimaging and forward completed images to interpretation sites.
• Assist radiologists/surgeons in special procedures and manage contrast media.
• Practice sterile and infection control techniques.
• Assist patients with positioning and explain procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Operate fluoroscopic, radiographic, and CT equipment.
• Manage tomographic image adjustments to optimize diagnostics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-sectional anatomy

ALARA radiation safety

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist/Radiography program

ARRT registration

Tools

CT scanner

Fluoroscopy equipment

Job description

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Michigan is seeking a Special Procedures Radiographer / Interventional Radiology Technologist to join the Surgery department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. You will perform invasive and non-invasive radiologic procedures in collaboration with physicians and the IR Team to produce high-quality diagnostic images.

The role requires ARRT registration, an accredited radiologic program, and BLS certification.