Interventional Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Student loan support

Competitive pay

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS, seeks a Radiology Technologist for Special Procedures. The role performs advanced diagnostic and interventional imaging under physician direction, maintaining sterile technique and patient safety across fluoroscopy and CT procedures.

The ideal candidate has ARRT certification, state licensure, and BCLS, with 1–2 years as a Radiologic Technologist and 2–4 years in interventional radiology preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• 2–4 years of experience in special procedures or interventional radiology preferred.
• ARRT certification required and state licensure as Radiologic Technologist expected.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform special procedures and interventional imaging using fluoroscopy, CT, or other modalities per physician orders and safety standards.
• Verify informed consent, prep patients, and explain steps to promote understanding and cooperation.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist physicians during procedures with equipment and flow.
• Monitor patients during conscious sedation and provide post-procedure instructions.
• Document, archive images in PACS, and communicate findings to radiologists and care teams.
• Manage inventory for catheters, guidewires, needles, and sterile sets; support cost-effective practices.
• Collaborate with radiologists and technologists for standardization and quality improvement.

Skills

Interventional imaging

PACS/EMR

Radiation safety

Communication

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

ARRT certification

State licensure as Radiologic Technologist

BCLS certification

Tools

PACS

EMR

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS, seeks a Radiology Technologist for Special Procedures. The role performs advanced diagnostic and interventional imaging under physician direction, maintaining sterile technique and patient safety across fluoroscopy and CT procedures.

The ideal candidate has ARRT certification, state licensure, and BCLS, with 1–2 years as a Radiologic Technologist and 2–4 years in interventional radiology preferred.