Interventional Radiology Technologist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 48,904 - 73,357; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation Assistance

Health coverage from Day 1

Generous PTO

Parental Benefits

Retirement contributions

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist in Winston-Salem, NC. This full-time position offers an excellent pay range of $35.50 - $53.25 per hour and includes a sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include specialized radiography for interventional procedures and comprehensive patient care during procedures.

Applicants are required to have an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or a similar field and must hold ARRT or RCIS certification. Benefits include health coverage, generous PTO, educational reimbursement, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular Interventional Technology program required.
• Registered as Radiologic Technologist through ARRT (R) or RCIS certification required.
• BLS Provider (CPR) certification required. ACLS preferred.
• Advanced certification required within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of procedures.
• Explain the procedure to patients and prep them accordingly.
• Maintain patient comfort during procedures.
• Provide necessary supplies for invasive procedures.
• Record and process hemodynamic reports promptly and accurately.

Skills

Technical proficiency in radiography

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT or RCIS certification

Job description

Department

36343 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Interventional Radiology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Varies

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

This position is sign-on bonus eligible.

Position Highlights

• Sign On Bonus: $15,000 sign on bonus for qualified new hires or $10,000 for qualified new graduates in this specialty.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
• Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina

What We Offer

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

What you will do

• 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.

What you need

• Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular Interventional Technology program required; or an ARRT or RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training program; or two years' work experience in Interventional Radiology or similar modality.
• Registered as Radiologic Technologist through ARRT (R) or RCIS certification required.
• BLS Provider (CPR) certification required. ACLS preferred.
• Advanced certification required within one year of hire date (ARRT CV, CI, or VI).

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.

Special Procedures Technologist Role Summary

The function of the Special Procedures 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.