Lead IR Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiography and support interventional procedures. The role involves coordinating workflow, ensuring safety, and collaborating with radiologists and nursing staff.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of X-ray experience, ARRT (R) certification, and a accredited imaging program degree, with BLS and state licensure as applicable. Training will include onboarding IR procedures and equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Imaging Program.
• 2 years of X-ray experience.
• ARRT (R) certification; VI or CI preferred, BLS, state license if required.
• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to complex radiographic procedures as requested by a licensed physician.
• Provide technical support for interventional radiographic examinations.
• Coordinate daily workflow and case scheduling to optimize efficiency and patient care.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and support staff to ensure safe, effective procedures.
• Monitor inventory and ensure availability of supplies, medications, and contrast agents.
• Assist practitioners with fluoroscopy, OR procedures, and trauma cases as required.
• Train and onboard new IR technologists and students.

Skills

X-ray experience

Interventional radiology basics

Education

Graduate of accredited Imaging Program

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs basic to complex diagnostic radiographic procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Provide technical support for interventional radiographic examinations. This includes assessing patient condition, operating imaging equipment, preparing examination rooms, and maintaining equipment, supplies, and medications. Produces high quality diagnostic radiographs, rotates through advanced areas of diagnostic radiology to include OR, Urography, open reductions, myelography, arthrography, placements and trauma; Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for staff technologists in interventional procedures. Coordinates daily workflow and case scheduling to optimize efficiency and ensure timely patient care. Collaborates with radiologists, nurses, and support staff to facilitate safe, effective procedures. Monitors inventory levels and ensures availability of necessary supplies, medications, and contrast agents. Assists practitioner with fluoroscopy, arthrography, OR procedures and trauma. Perform radiographic exams on all patients as necessary. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Troubleshoots technical issues with imaging equipment and coordinates service when needed. Assists practitioner with fluoroscopy, arthrography, OR procedures, and trauma cases as required. Rotates through advanced areas of radiology, including OR, Urography, myelography, arthrography, and trauma. Assists in training and onboarding new IR technologists and students. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of accredited Imaging Program
• Experience: 2 years of X-ray experience
• Licensure/Certifications: ARRT (R); VI or CI preferred, BLS, state license if required

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Associates degree
• Experience: 2 years IR experience

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