Radiology - IR Tech

Cynet Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an Radiology - IR Tech for a 13-week assignment in Fort Smith, AR. The role supports interventional radiology procedures, provides essential patient care, and ensures safety compliance under a radiologist team.

Requires 2+ years of experience and ARRT, RT(R) certification. The position runs days, with an 8-hour shift, and involves on-site duties in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with interventional radiology procedures and patient handling.
• Commitment to radiation safety and protocol compliance.
• Ability to assist radiologists during procedures and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologist/physician during interventional and special procedures.
• Ensure patient care before, during, and after exams.
• Operate and monitor radiology equipment; report malfunctions.
• Document orders, procedures, and results accurately; coordinate with team.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Patient care

Radiation safety

Sterile technique

Equipment operation

Education

ARRT, RT(R) certification

Job description

Radiology - IR Tech

Profession: Vascular Technology

Specialty: Vascular Medicine

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 2+ years

License: N/A

Certifications: ARRT, RT(R)

Must-Have Skills/Experience:Assist radiologist and/or performing physician in the performance of interventional and special procedures.Provide the patient care essential to the exams.Can perform surgical procedures required by the team/shift.Safety/Risk Management: Locates and properly operates oxygen, suction, blood pressure, and other essential patient care equipment.Consistently observes patients before, during, and after procedures.Makes and uses appropriate immobilization devices.Approximately transfers patients to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, and on and off procedure tables, providing care to IVs and other appliances.Safely operates all equipment and immediately reports malfunctions.Locates all emergency switches.Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures and radiation safety.Assures that all data entered and retrieved from physician orders and/or computer systems is accurate.Verifies accuracy prior to procedures.Coordination of Services: Reviews orders for diagnosis and prescriptions.Collaborates with staff members and physicians to assure delivery of optimal patient care at all times.Utilizes resources appropriately, revising department schedules and staff assignments as needed.Performs all procedures according to protocols stated in procedure manuals or prescribed by radiologists/physicians.Presents completed procedures to radiologists/physicians for interpretation.Keeps all documentation current and available.Follows through with any problem areas.Evaluates diagnostic procedures for appropriateness and takes corrective measures if needed.Screens for previous procedures.

Complex Aspects:Assist the radiologist and/or performing physician with interventional procedures including routine and emergency procedures.Assists with procedures while maintaining sterile technique and sterile fields.Positions and immobilizes patients.Demonstrates ability to perform exams on outpatients, inpatients, ICU, and ER including exams on trauma patients.Obtains appropriate clinical history and documents information.Obtains informed consent if necessary.Correctly obtains and administers contrast materials for patient exams.Timely sends all images to the RIC.

Preferred Skillset/Experience:Type of patients on unit: N/APersonality Fit: N/A

Dress Code:Scrub Color: BlackUnacceptable attire: N/A