Interventional Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks an Interventional Technologist to prepare and assist physicians during complex interventional procedures, ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety.

You will ready the procedure room, operate C-arm imaging equipment, monitor vitals, and assist with sterile technique while supporting a high‑performing cardiovascular team. Strong knowledge of interventional principles and decisive teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer license in KY upon hire, and ARRT registrations as listed.
• Radiography, CT, vascular interventional, MRI, nuclear medicine, and related registrations required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire; BLS/CPR upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate C-arm radiation equipment and provide radiation protection.
• Prepare sterile fields and function as scrub assist and hemodynamic monitor.
• Maintain devices and inventory in Cath Lab/IR/Endovascular areas including atherectomy, IABP, IVUS, Impella, CTO, DES, DCB, OCT, thrombectomy, and coils.
• Assist with PCI, PTCA, PTA, cerebral/visceral angiography and interventions, stent placement, line placements, dialysis access maintenance, pacemaker/ICD implant.
• Demonstrate rapid decision making, critical thinking, and clinical leadership; respond to STEMI, stroke, respiratory and cardiac events.
• Provide patient/family education on procedures and cardiovascular risk factors; report deviations to nurse leadership.

Education

Accredited School of Radiologic Technology

KY Radiographer License

ARRT Radiography

Bone Densitometry

Computed Tomography

Cardio Interventional Radiography

Mammography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Quality Management

Radiation Therapy

Vascular Interventional Radiography

Vascular Sonography

Basic Life Support - CPR

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Interventional Technologist, you will prepare and assist physicians during complex interventional procedures, ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety.

Every day you will ready the procedure room, operate advanced imaging equipment, monitor patient vitals, and assist with instruments while maintaining sterile fields.

To be successful, you will demonstrate expert knowledge of interventional principles, meticulous attention to detail, and collaborative skills in a high‑pressure environment, crucial for successful patient outcomes.

• Responsible for the operation of c-arm radiation equipment, provides radiation protection, and demonstrates competency for all procedural applications.

• Prepares sterile fields without error or violation of integrity of aseptic technique. Functions as scrub assist and hemodynamic monitor.

• Knowledgeable regarding prep and use of all current devices in Cath Lab/IR/Endovascular inventory. This includes devices and adjunct therapies to include atherectomy, IABP, IVUS, Impella, CTO, DES, DCB, OCT, thrombectomy, and embolic coils. Procedures include PCI, PTCA, and PTA, cerebral and visceral angiography and interventions, stent placement, line placements, dialysis access maintenance, pacemaker and ICD implant.

• Demonstrates rapid decision making, critical thinking, and clinical leadership skills. Acts as a preceptor. Responds quickly and effectively to STEMI, Stroke, respiratory and cardiac arrest.

• Provides patient/family education related to procedure and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

• Assists nursing staff in all aspects of patient care. Reports all deviations of standards to nurse leader.

$25,000 sign on bonus for eligible new hires and up to $24,000 in educational assistance!

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology, upon hire

• Medical Radiographer: KY, upon hire and

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or

• Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non‑profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$32.30 - $48.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.