Special Procedures Technologist– Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center IR – PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this critical role, you will assist in various invasive procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety while providing essential support to the medical team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility renowned for its commitment to excellent patient care and medical expertise. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiology Interventional Program is required.
• 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in invasive Angio and interventional procedures in the Interventional Radiology Suite.
• Perform patient care during and post-procedure, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Record and process hemodynamic reports and patient data accurately.

Skills

Interventional Radiology

Patient Care

Surgical Scrub

Fluoroscopy

Radiographic Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ANA accredited Radiologic Technologist Program

BLS Certification

RTR Certification

Tools

WITT program

Job description

Overview

Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, distinguished throughout the Southeast for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. From its modest beginnings in 1943, CMC evolved into the largest hospital in the region and a world-class facility that offers a full range of services to the Charlotte community and beyond, with more than 1,100 physicians and providers specializing in all areas of medicine.

CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. We are also one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Job Summary:

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 ANA 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.