Interventional Technologist

Duke Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Interventional Technologist, where you will operate specialized radiographic equipment for complex vascular and neuroradiology procedures. This role emphasizes patient safety and care, assisting radiologists, managing sterile environments, and maintaining patient records. You will also play a key role in training new staff and participating in research initiatives to enhance imaging techniques. With a commitment to compassionate care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment. Discover how you can contribute to health advancements in the community.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

$10,000 Commitment Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities

Clinical Ladder Program

Qualifications

• Graduate or completion of a program for eligibility in registry/certification.
• ARRT certification in radiography required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment for vascular and neuroradiology procedures.
• Assist radiologists during interventions and maintain sterile environments.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Leadership

Clinical Research

Education

Graduate or completion of program for registry/certification

ARRT certification in radiography

ARRT certification in vascular interventional technology

BLS certification

Tools

Radiographic Equipment

Fluoroscopic Equipment

Image Archival System

Job description

Interventional Technologist at Duke Health summary:

Interventional Technologists at Duke Health operate specialized radiographic equipment for complex vascular and neuroradiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and care. They assist radiologists during interventions, manage sterile environments, and maintain patient records. This role also involves training new staff and participating in research initiatives to enhance imaging techniques within the healthcare system.

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital

Duke Raleigh Campus features 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

**** This Position is Eligible for Relocation and $10,000 Commitment Bonus ****

Work Week: 4x10 Monday-Friday with one scheduled day off a week. Call per unit routine.

General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

1. Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to make special study radiographs of designated body portions in accordance with radiation safety procedures.
2. Position patients; immobilize as necessary.
3. Assist radiologist during angiographic and interventional procedures.
4. Operate fluoroscopic equipment. Position patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration.
5. Set up sterile trays and other equipment practicing sterile technique.
6. Assist radiologist during procedure to include handling of instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, calling out equipment readings; alerting physician to changes in patient condition.
7. Scrub to assist with passage of catheters/guidewires.
8. Load power injectors with contrast media; prepare for injection.
9. Maintain studies within the Image archival system.
10. Schedule patient procedures from referring physician's offices.
11. Charge patients for procedures and supplies in EHR.
12. Assist in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to student technologists. Maintain patient records and statistical data.
13. Coordinate scheduling and patient flow within the neuro/vascular radiographic suites; coordinate procedure performance across different hospital divisions (anesthesia, pediatrics, radiology).
14. Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein (patient transport, etc.)
15. Maintain supply inventory; order supplies.
16. Assist with training of new physicians (attendings, interns, residents, and fellows).
17. Assist radiologists with development of new protocols and imaging techniques that are unique to facility.
18. Participate in research initiatives and development of research protocols.
19. Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of neuro and vascular angiographic and interventional procedures.
20. Orient new technologists to these procedures.
21. Monitor charging of procedures and supplies for division to ensure correctness.
22. Monitor assigned inventory expiration dates.
23. Maintain a par inventory of catheters, balloons, stents, guidewires, and miscellaneous kits under discretion of manager.
24. Monitor inventory levels and par-levels.
25. Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.

DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience

Level I must obtain ARRT certification within 18 months of employment.

Level II Minimum of two years' experience as an Interventional technologist.

Level III A minimum of four years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

ARRT certification in radiography.

ARRT certification in vascular interventional technology must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

BLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with the most complex technology.

Ability to assume a leadership role.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Keywords:

Interventional Technologist, radiographic equipment, vascular procedures, neuroradiology, patient care, radiation safety, clinical research, healthcare imaging, medical technology, patient scheduling.