Neurovascular Technologist

3M HEALTHCARE; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

FSA options

Family benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Navicent Health Medical Center is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to position and immobilize patients, operate imaging equipment, and assist radiologists in complex vascular procedures. The role requires ARRT registration and AMA‑approved radiologic tech training, with at least two years of interventional radiology experience.

On‑call availability and strong teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, maintaining equipment, documenting procedures,

Qualifications

• AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology graduate with ARRT registration.
• Minimum 2 years experience in interventional radiology procedures.

Responsibilities

• Position and immobilize patients for imaging and prepare them for procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment and set factors for image quality and dose.
• Assist interventional radiologists with devices and endovascular procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and assist with patient care flow.
• Explain examinations and provide progress updates to patients and families.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Teamwork

Communication

On-call readiness

Patient care

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

ARRT registered

Tools

Radiographic equipment

HI-IQ system

Job description

Department: Navicent Health Medical Center – Interventional Radiology

Job Type: Full time, Hours: 40 per week, Schedule: Monday‑Friday with call. Pay Range: $38.20 – $57.30 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Position and immobilize patients for correct imaging; prepare patients in a sterile fashion for procedures.
• Operate technical radiographic equipment and auxiliary equipment to obtain high‑quality images; select technical factors to balance image quality and dose.
• Perform procedures with interventional radiologists and other specialists, including declotting, UFE, venous ablations, and other peripheral vascular procedures.
• Insert arterial needles and catheters; deploy closure devices as per policy.
• Participate in and assist complex interventional endovascular neurological procedures: cerebral coilings, AVM gluings, PTA, stent placements, thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and other stroke interventional procedures.
• Operate special procedure equipment: X‑ray generators, power injectors, computerized radiographic equipment, and patient monitors.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform housekeeping tasks.
• Explain examinations to patients and families; round on patient and family to keep them informed of progress.
• Assist radiologists with intervention devices such as angioplasty catheters, pressure inflators, steerable guide wires, nephrostomy catheters, urinary stents, biliary drainage catheters, infusion catheters, embolization catheters, and neuro‑interventional catheters.
• Maintain the flow of patients by assisting with patient care and transportation to and from care areas.
• Provide patient history, previous examinations, contraindications, and other data to radiologists.
• Receive emergency calls and respond within 45 minutes.
• Maintain supplies and inventory levels.
• Record all pertinent patient information for accurate procedure charging.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills; maintain positive communication with the department coordination team.
• Maintain positive customer relations following prescribed department policies.
• Manage data entry for neuro‑interventional patients; enter data in HI‑IQ for general interventional patients.
• Promote patient safety by reporting issues and participating in safety initiatives.
• Participate in team problem‑solving to improve patient care, department operations, image quality, inter‑departmental relationships, and employee satisfaction.
• Secure supplies and equipment for the department independently.
• Serve as primary contact for neuro‑physicians on program changes with technology and procedures.
• Maintain technical excellence of Neuro‑Interventional technical staff and present new procedures to team.
• Manage stock in a cost‑efficient manner; coordinate new product offerings; maintain par levels; remove expired products.
• Maintain communication with vendors and other Advocate sites regarding product exchanges.
• Audit and assure understanding of program changes by staff.
• Gather and maintain key data elements to support the neuro‑interventional program.
• Develop leadership skills and professionalism; supervise and train technologists; provide orientation, education, instruction, and direction to technologists.

Education & Experience

• Attended an AMA‑approved School of Radiologic Technology and be ARRT registered.
• Minimum 2 years experience in interventional radiology procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform most interventional radiology procedures usually performed in a special lab with close supervision of the radiologist.
• Demonstrate ability to use various types of radiographic equipment to obtain images of optimal quality.
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation with internal and external customers.
• Good communication skills.
• Licensed: ARRT registered; Licensed by State of Illinois (IEMA).

Physical Requirements

• Exposed to radiation.
• Ability to deal with extremely ill patients.
• Ability to communicate with patients.
• Ability to adjust to flexible work hours, long hours, overtime hours.
• Ability to participate in on‑call program and available with minimal notice.
• Ability to perform light, medium, heavy lifting: light (up to 20 lbs), medium (20‑50 lbs), heavy (50‑100 lbs).
• Ability to stand for long periods while wearing lead apron (~20 lbs).
• Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment.
• Ability to practice high‑quality patient care and technical competence.
• Ability to function with minimal assistance.
• Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians and nurses.

Benefits

• Total Rewards: compensation and bonuses; paid time off; health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plan with employer match.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program.