NEUROVASCULAR RADIOLOGIC TECH

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon, GA is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to provide specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage for interventional procedures. You will prep patients, explain procedures, and coordinate contrast materials under physician direction.

The role requires ARRT/RCIS certification, BLS, and adherence to competency checklists, with responsibilities extending to patient safety and equipment operation. Full-time, on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• ARRT/RCIS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Must meet all elements of competency checklist for level.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and preps patients for procedures.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Patient care

Communication

Education

ARRT/RCIS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Department: Navicent Health Medical Center - Interventional Radiology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mon-Fri 8a-5:30p

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and preps the patient for the procedure.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Circulates during the procedure and maintains responsibility for patient comfort.
• Provides supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Provides necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
• Records and processes hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology. Completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program or an ARRT/RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.
• Certification / License: Registered and certified by the ARRT or RCIS required. BLS required.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Must meet all required elements of competency checklist for level.
• Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking while wearing 10-15 lb lead aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions, blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity and good eye‑hand coordination necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Education: 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.
• Certification / License: ACLS preferred.

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by their leaders.

The function of the Interventional Radiology Technologist is to assist in the various invasive Angio, and interventional procedures performed in the Interventional Radiology Suite. Responsible for surgical scrub and circulation duties, performing total patient care during and post the procedure, while the patient is in the Interventional Radiology area.