Interventional Technologist - PRN

Boone Hospital Center; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Boone Hospital Center in Missouri seeks an Interventional Technologist to support minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. You will prepare patients, maintain sterile technique, and operate imaging equipment under radiologists’ supervision through injections, angiography, and biopsies.

The role requires an Associate degree in Radiography, ARRT eligibility/credentialing within 1 year, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiography required.
• ARRT certification within 1 year of hire preferred.
• BLS or Basic Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interventional radiography procedures; maintain sterile field.
• Review patient charts and verify exam orders; assess meds and NPO status.
• Explain procedures to patients and provide pre-/post-procedure care; document in EMR.

Education

Associate degree in Radiography

Tools

PACS

EMR

Job description

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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 PRN (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.