Interventional Technologist - Full Time, Days - 15K Incentive

Boone Hospital Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits start day one

40 hours per week

Job summary

Boone Health is seeking an Interventional Technologist to assist physicians with image-guided procedures in routine and emergency cases. You will prepare patients, maintain a sterile field, and operate imaging equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.

The role requires coordination with radiologists and healthcare professionals, adherence to ALARA, and patient education. Call and holiday rotation may be required; sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Degree: Associate degree in Radiography
• Experience: 0-4 years in an Interventional Technologist role
• Licenses & Certifications: ARRT(R) certification; VI/CV/CI certification by ARRT within 1 year; BLS within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Assists with minimally invasive interventional radiography procedures.
• Maintains a sterile environment throughout procedure.
• Reviews patient chart to verify exam orders and validate reason for exam.
• Reviews patient eligibility based on medications and NPO status.
• Interview patients regarding history, implanted devices, contrast allergies, etc.
• Explains procedures to patients and maintains a safe environment.
• Provides pre- and post-procedure patient care.
• Performs patient education and discharge instructions.
• Operates imaging equipment to acquire high-quality diagnostic images.
• Monitor vital signs when applicable.
• Manage supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Retrieve medications requested by provider.
• Ensure resources are available during cases.
• Administer contrast under radiologists’ supervision when applicable.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and ALARA radiation safety.
• Maintain records in EHR/PACS; document procedures.
• Work with radiologists and healthcare professionals.
• Respond in emergencies including Basic Life Support.

Education

Associate degree in Radiography

Job description

Job Description Additional Job Information Sign-On Bonus Eligible - $15,000 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call and holiday rotation required by department Benefits start first day of employment!

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting physicians and advanced practice providers with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures in routine and emergency cases. Interventional technologists operate specialized imaging equipment, prepare patients, and maintain a sterile environment during procedures like injections, angiography, biopsies, tube placements, and thrombolysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with minimally invasive interventional radiography procedures.
• Maintains a sterile environment throughout procedure.
• Completes review of patients’ chart to verify exam orders and validate reason for exam.
• Reviews patient eligibility based on medications (such as blood thinners) and NPO status.
• Interview patients regarding personal history, implanted devices, contrast allergies, etc.
• Explains procedures to patients and maintains a safe and comfortable environment.
• Provides necessary pre- and post- procedure patient care.
• Performs patient education and delivers discharge instructions.
• Adjust, maintain, and operate imaging equipment by following applicable use guidelines to acquire high-quality, diagnostic images.
• Monitor vital signs, when applicable.
• Manage supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Retrieve medications requested by performing provider.
• Ensure necessary resources are available throughout the case.
• Administer contrast under radiologists’ supervision, when applicable.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and ensure safety throughout the procedure.
• Implement radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff, by adhering to ALARA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records within clinical documentation support systems.
• Manages imaging data in PACS and documents procedures in EMR.
• Ensures proper storage and retrieval of images for physician review.
• Follows best practice safety guidelines as established by governing regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Responds in emergency situations, including providing Basic Life Support.
• Provides clinical instructions and evaluations for students.
• May also be trained in additional modalities, such as X-ray.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree: Associate degree in Radiography
• Experience: 0-4 years in an Interventional Technologist role
• Supervisor Experience: None required
• Licenses & Certifications: R.T.(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) or Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) or Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) certification by the ARRT required within 1 year of being hired into the position.
• BLS required within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses & Certifications: One of the following: R.T.(R)(VI) or R.T.(R)(CV) or R.T.(R)(CI) or RCIS

Working Conditions

• Chemical Substances
• Direct Patient Care
• Exposure to Blood/Fluid
• Hazardous Materials
• Infectious Diseases
• Radiation
• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boone Health is a mid-Missouri health care network of primary care offices, private practice clinics, outpatient services and affiliated hospitals, including Boone Hospital Center. Boone Hospital Center is a 392-bed full-service hospital located in Columbia, Mo. It is a regional referral center located in the center of the state. The hospital provides progressive health care programs, services, and technology to residents in 26 mid-Missouri counties. Boone Hospital Center was named the top hospital in mid-Missouri by U.S. News & World Report from 2015-2023 and was ranked as a Top 100 Hospital by Healthgrades for 2023 and 2024. Boone Hospital Center is mid-Missouri’s only designated Magnet® Hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Boone Health was named America’s #46 Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes.