IR Technologist - Vascular - Operating Room

Lexingtononcology; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits

403(b) match plan enrollment

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexingtononcology in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a full-time IR Technologist to assist in complex vascular procedures in the operating room. Candidates must be registered by the ARRT and possess strong knowledge of anatomy and radiation safety.

The role offers complete medical benefits from day one, including a significant sign-on bonus. Join a distinguished health network recognized as one of the best places to work and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (R).
• ARRT (VI) in Vascular-Interventional Radiology or registration within 2 years.
• Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist vascular surgeons in various invasive procedures.
• Responsible for obtaining and managing equipment for procedures.
• Ensure proper sterile techniques in procedural setups.

Skills

Competence in providing developmentally appropriate care

Knowledge of radiation protection

Skill in anatomy and radiographic techniques

Experience with vascular interventional equipment

Education

Graduate of a 2 year AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

Job description

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IR Technologist - Vascular - Operating Room

Operating Room
Full Time
AM/PM Shift
0630-1900

Sign-On Bonus:Up to $20,000.00

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bedteachinghospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcareand was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinctionstatus for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as bestin the Columbia Metroarea by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Healthdelivers more than 4,000babies each year, performs more than 34,000surgeries annually and isthe region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center.Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

The IR (Interventional Radiology) Technologist - Vascular assists in performing diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular interventional surgeries in the operating room setting, such as: arteriography, venography, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, stent placement, vascular embolization, mechanical thrombectomy, athrectomy, aortic aneurysm repair and all other endovascular procedures. Responsible for obtaining all equipment needed for a procedure, positioning and imaging patients, resolving equipment issues, and demonstrating knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies and equipment operation.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of a 2 year AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
Minimum Years of Experience: None
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None
Required Certifications/Licensure: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (R);
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (VI) in Vascular-Interventional Radiology or registration obtained within two (2) years of transition into position;
Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) current license;
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Required Training: None

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population:
  Adult (18 years to 65 years)
  Geriatric (over 65 years)
  Bariatric
• Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others; wears a radiation dosimeter and protective lead as assigned while on duty.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on fluoroscopy.
• Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum fluoroscopic technique with a minimum amount of radiation exposure to the patient.
• Assist vascular surgeons in performing invasive procedures to include but not limited to: arteriography, venography, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, stent placement, venous access, vascular embolization, mechanical thrombectomy, athrectomy, aortic aneurysm repair and all other vascular surgeries.
• Responsible for taking on call assignments on a rotational basis for all shifts as assigned.
• Operates all vascular interventional equipment.
• Practice proper sterile techniques in setting up procedural trays, opening of supplies and scrubbing for vascular interventional procedures.
• Assists the vascular surgeons in the use of guidewires, catheters and special equipment when performing invasive procedures while adhering to proper sterile technique.
• Assists with patient transport whenever necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clocks in/out according to hospital policy and approves time in UKG at the end of pay period.
• Attends staff meetings as required and completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Serves on various committees and work teams as requested.
• Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient condition which results in patient harm.
• Adheres to policies of logging in/out of any information systems and maintains confidentiality of passwords, security codes and adheres and follows HIPAA guidelines.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements, and DNV.
• Help evaluate any problem with equipment and have problems reported as needed for service.
• Demonstrates good public relations and service excellence at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e. fire, disaster.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.