Special Procedures Tech - Interventional Radiology

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Mercy in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to support invasive angiography and interventional procedures in the IR suite. The role includes surgical scrub, patient care during and after procedures, and prep for interventions.

Responsibilities include radiography and fluoroscopy under physician supervision, medication/contrast handling, data entry, and ensuring equipment operates properly while maintaining patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technologist program completion required.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional procedures under a physician.
• Explains procedures to patients and preps them for procedures.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed.
• Circulates during procedures and maintains patient comfort.
• Records hemodynamic and contrast media data accurately.
• Enters patient data into the system and communicates equipment issues.

Skills

Fluoroscopy

Interventional radiology procedures

Surgical scrub

Patient care

Communication with patient

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

BLS certification

Tools

WITT system

Job description

Atrium Health Mercy, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center, is one of two CMC locations and is 1.3 miles from CMC. For more than 100 years, Atrium Health Mercy has treated patients with a special combination of human compassion and leading-edge medical expertise. Atrium Health Mercy is a full-service community hospital, specializing in the care of seniors and in complex foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee surgery, bariatric surgery, and women's pelvic health.

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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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Enters patient data and inventory into WITT program and sends films for review.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Physical Requirements

Requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15-pound lead radiation protection aprons. Exposure to radiation, secretions and blood. Confined working area. Normal vision, manual dexterity and good eye and hand coordination is necessary to operate equipment. Constant concentration required during procedures.

Education, Training, Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program required.BLS required per policy guidelines.RTR required. 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.