INTVIONAL TECHNOLOGIS REG

Covenant-Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20K Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Covenant Health’s Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, seeks an Registered Interventional Technologist in Interventional Radiology for a full-time day shift. A $20K sign-on bonus is offered for experienced candidates. The role involves diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, and interventional lab support.

Experience with cardiac/vascular imaging and ARRT CV/VI registrations are preferred. Join a large team providing advanced care in East Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Working knowledge of cardiac cath procedures and cine film development.
• Familiar with sterile technique and physiological data systems.
• Able to respond to emergencies in interventional areas.
• Knowledge of life support and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct usage of cardiac and vascular imaging equipment.
• Monitor patients physiologically.
• Maintain aseptic technique within the sterile field.
• Generate and collect patient data accurately.
• Perform imaging processing and identify patient images and records.
• Assist with compliant coding and billing for procedures and supplies.
• Stay current with interventional cardiovascular developments.

Skills

Cardiac cath procedures

Cine film development

Sterile technique

Physiological data systems

Life support knowledge

Education

Graduate of accredited radiologic technology program

Tools

ARRT CV/VI certifications

BCLS/ACLS certification

Cardiac imaging equipment

Job description

Overview

Registered Interventional Technologist, Interventional Radiology

$20K Sign-on bonus for experienced Candidates

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personaltouch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, MethodistMedical Centercombinesstate-of-the-arttechnology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary:

Perform diagnostic imaging of patients.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct usage of cardiac and vascular imaging equipment;
• Monitors patients physiologically;
• Maintains clean and orderly work area;
• Monitors and maintains aseptic technique within the sterile field;
• Ensures computerized collection and generation of patient data;
• Ensures correct usage of fluoroscopic and cineangiographic equipment;
• Performs imaging processing; and properly identifies patient images and records;
• Performs compliant coding and billing for procedures and supplies;
• Utilizes ongoing assessment and anticipation of patients' emotional and physiological needs;
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations;
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the Cardiovascular Interventional field to include procedures and equipment through independent study and continuing education.
• Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Maintains Integrity Compliance Standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology. Must have working knowledge of: cardiac cath diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; cine film development; pressure injector; guidewires; catheters; sterile procedure techniques; physiological data computer; and other equipment unique to the cardiac cath lab environment. . Must have knowledge of cardiac life support and respond to emergency situations within the interventional areas. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience and use of diagnostic and interventional cardiac/vascular imaging are preferred. Orientation is given to all newly employed personnel, as well as educational preparation for specialty areas.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

For the Interventional Radiology department: Must hold current registration as a diagnostic technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists “R.T. (R)” with current registry in Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI). If not currently registered in CV or VI, must obtain this registry within 16 months of start date in the Interventional Radiology department.

For the Heart Cath Lab: Must hold current registration 1) as a diagnostic technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists “R.T. (R)”, or 2) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or 3) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), as of the start date in the Heart Cath Lab.

Must be currently certified in basic cardiac life support (BCLS) or be recertified during orientation period. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training) in ACLS if employed in the Heart Catheterization Lab.