Special Procedures Technologist - Dayshift 8:30a-5p

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan matching

Disability insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist to assist interventional radiology procedures. You will assess patients, educate pre and post procedure, and monitor patient safety during procedures, including radiation and contrast administration.

Role requires graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program, ARRT interventional radiology registration within 1 year, SCRQSA license, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• 1 year of interventional radiology experience preferred.
• Ability to produce high quality imaging with minimal supervision.
• Team-oriented with age-specific criteria awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform invasive procedures with the interventional radiologist.
• Assess patients and educate pre- and post-procedure.
• Safely administer radiation and contrast dosing.
• Maintain specialized vascular C-arm equipment and image quality.
• Maintain regulatory documentation during/after procedures.
• Position patients for procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient education

Imaging quality

Radiation safety

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology

ARRT interventional radiology registration within 1 year

SCRQSA license

BLS certification

Tools

C-arm operation

Job description

Job Description

The Special Procedures Technologist performs invasive procedures partnered with the interventional radiologist. Responsible for patient assessment, education pre and post procedure, and safe care and monitoring of patient during the procedure. Responsible for safe administration of radiation, contrast dosing and image processing. The responsibilities will include, but not limited to, maintaining and operating the specialized vascular C-arm equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images, applying and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of radiation protection and safety practices, maintaining regulatory required documentation during/after the procedure, and helping to prepare and position the patient for procedures.

Minimum Training and Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology
• Minimum 1 year of experience in interventional radiology preferred and/or graduate of an advanced IR program
• Must be able to produce very high quality special imaging with little supervision
• Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Must be familiar with age specific criteria

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent
• Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking (frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs (infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors and from elevated areas (continuous/frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (infrequent)
• Ability to perform various positions and movements, including bending, kneeling, squatting, and repetitive motions
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs unassisted (infrequent)
• Vision and color discrimination within normal limits; hearing acuity within normal limits
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions and operate in a latex-safe environment

Additional Job Description

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Work Experience: 0-2 years of modality-specific experience required
• ARRT registration in interventional radiology required within 1 year in position
• Licensure from SCRQSA required
• BLS required; ACLS preferred

Benefits

• Health and life insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan matching
• SCRS, ORP, and PORS plan options
• Disability insurance plans
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Perks and discounts
• Personal time off

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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