IR Tech

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a full-time Interventional Radiology Special Procedures Technician. You will assist physicians during interventional procedures, coordinate IR department activities, and ensure imaging accuracy while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.

Requirements include a radiology technology program graduate, NJ license, ARRT, and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
• NJ Diagnostic Radiology License.
• ARRT Certification.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physician during interventional radiology procedures.
• Support Radiology Technicians and Registered Nurses during complex procedures.
• Coordinate daily activities in the Interventional Radiology Department.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures per approved technique and ALARA limits.
• Position patient and set up equipment for optimal views as requested.
• Work independently and in a team within the department and hospital.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
• Under Radiologist or Vascular Surgeon direction, perform all interventional procedures.
• Prepare sterile environment using aseptic technique and assist with supplies.
• Follow radiation safety principles and protect personnel and patients.
• Operate RIS, PACS and hospital computer systems effectively.
• Use time productively for patient flow, room use, and clerical duties.

Skills

Radiology experience

Interventional radiology exposure

Cath lab exposure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiology Technology program graduate

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Interventional Radiology Special Procedures Technician in Westwood,NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• The Special Procedures Tech is responsible for assisting the Physician during interventional radiological procedures.
• Provides assistance to Physicians, other Radiology Technicians, and Registered Nurses in the performance of more complex procedures.
• Coordinates the daily activities within the Interventional Radiology Department.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures in accordance with approved technique and the ALARA limits.
• Positions the patient on the examining table and sets up and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum view of the specific body area as requested by the physician.
• Functions to work independently and in a cooperative manner in a teamwork-oriented atmosphere within the department and hospital-wide.
• Explains procedures to the patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Under the direction of a Radiologist or Vascular Surgeon, performs all Interventional procedures on all patient populations.
• Prepares and maintains a sterile environment by using aseptic techniques, drapes, equipment, and solutions while assisting the interventional radiologist.
• Practices established principles of radiation safety and protection.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of all radiographic equipment and computer systems such as RIS, PACS, and other hospital-based computer or PC systems.
• Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Radiology Technician.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
• NJ Diagnostic Radiology License.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in Interventional or Cath lab.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.