IR Technologist

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Carolina seeks an IR Technologist to produce angiography studies. Responsibilities include conducting specialized studies, monitoring patients' vital signs, and ensuring quality of imaging. Successful candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiology Technology program and hold current RT(R) certification. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RT(R)).
• Current BCLS certification.
• Cardiology Interventional Registry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces Angiography images and specialized studies.
• Monitors vital signs of patients.
• Operates and maintains angiography equipment.

Skills

Angiography skills

Patient care

Sterile technique

Radiation safety

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Tools

Angiography equipment

Film processors

Job description

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Summary

Produces angiography studies under the clinical direction of a physician. Takes responsibility for film quality, patient care, safety, sterile technique and providing education for staff and students. Participates in other necessary activities in support of departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Produces Angiography images and specialized studies to include, but not limited to:
• Obtains history and/or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions;
• Reviews physician’s report;
• Scrubs for procedures and sets up sterile fields;
• Administers contrasts by direct injection or IV line;
• Takes and monitors vital signs;
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices;
• Adjusts and controls equipment;
• Reviews film for clinically acceptable results;
• Recovers and releases patients;
• Prepares room by gathering and setting up equipment, supplies and contrasts;
• Applies radiation safety guidelines and patient protection guidelines;
• Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance and information to patients;
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served;
• Operates and maintains angiography equipment, film processors, computers and other departmental equipment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school or program of Radiology Technology.
• RT(R): Current registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Cardiology Interventional Registry is preferred.

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Angiography

Work Type: Full Time

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.