Radiology Technologist - Interventional Radiology - IR

Origin Travel Nurses; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LaborEdge, LLC is seeking an Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist to assist physicians with minimally invasive image-guided procedures in Rochester, NY. You will operate fluoroscopy equipment, maintain sterile fields, and provide direct patient care.

Responsibilities include setting up and calibrating real-time imaging systems, adhering to ALARA radiation safety protocols, documenting procedural data, and supporting inventory within the EMR/PACS environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program; Associate degree preferred.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-R); advanced vascular or cardiac credentials preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred or required.
• Ability to stand for long periods in lead aprons and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Set up, calibrate, and operate real-time imaging systems like C-arms and fluoroscopy units.
• Sterile Technique: Prepare sterile trays, maintain a clean procedural field, scrub in or circulate during operations.
• Patient Care: Verify patient identification and consent, monitor vitals, administer contrast media, apply ALARA protocols.
• Documentation & Inventory: Record procedural data and billing codes in EMR/PACS; manage suite inventory.

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

ARRT-R Certification

Job description

An Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist assists physicians with complex, minimally invasive image-guided procedures by operating advanced fluoroscopic equipment, maintaining sterile fields, and providing direct patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Set up, calibrate, and operate real-time imaging systems like C-arms and fluoroscopy units.
• Sterile Technique: Prepare sterile trays, maintain a clean procedural field, and scrub in or circulate during operations.
• Patient Care: Verify patient identification and consent, monitor vitals, administer contrast media, and apply radiation safety protocols (ALARA).
• Documentation & Inventory: Record procedural data, contrast usage, and billing codes in Electronic Medical Records (EMR/PACS) while managing suite inventory.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology (Associate degree preferred).
• Certification: Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), with advanced vascular or cardiac credentials preferred.
• Life Support: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or required..
• Physical Demand: Ability to stand for long periods in protective lead aprons and lift up to 50 pounds.