Special Procedures Technologist-Fulltime Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks an Imaging Technologist specialized in Interventional Radiology. The role requires ARRT CV/VI registry and at least one year of IR experience, with competence in procedural support, radiation safety, and patient care across ages.

You will operate imaging equipment, participate in QA, coordinate with physicians and staff, and contribute to education and performance improvement initiatives within the IR department.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in interventional radiology procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills are required for patient care and documentation.
• Provides care across age groups with appropriate development considerations.
• Familiarity with Radiant in Epic and proper chart review prior to procedures.
• Maintains safety standards and infection control per hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures within the Special Procedures section of interventional radiology.
• Assist as scrub, float, and imaging technologist as needed.
• Ensure accurate patient assessment and review of orders and labs.
• Operate and maintain radiology equipment safely and efficiently.
• Document procedures and initiate charges in the computer system for billing.
• Participate in QA activities and performance improvement projects.
• Provide exceptional guest relations and effective team communication.
• Mentor students and participate in department education.

Skills

Technical skills

Patient care

Verbal communication

Written communication

Developmental awareness

Education

ARRT CV/VI registry

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Interventional Radiology/IR Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Variable (United States of America)

Performs invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures and is responsible for the operation and quality assurance of film processing, patient monitoring and the x-ray equipment. Participates in the daily activities of the section by assisting as a scrub, float, and imaging technologist.

Major Job Functions

• Fully competent to perform all procedures within the Special Procedures section of invasive diagnostic, neurodiagnostic, interventional radiology and neurointerventional procedures
• Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care and interaction with all patients to include adolescents, adults and geriatrics
• Fully competent in the technical operation of equipment
• Serves as liaison between the floor nurse, unit secretary and attending physicians as to orders, procedures, scheduling, status of procedures, and other related questions or concerns
• Assesses the patient, reviews chart for orders and lab results. Loads any pertinent prior imaging and insures completion of Radiant in Epic. Communicates with the Interventionalist as to the availability of all the above.
• Prepares the patient for their procedure, answers questions within their scope of practice. Directs other questions to Interventionalist
• Provides a safe environment to include, but not limited to, radiation exposure, contrast administration and infection control guidelines/Universal precautions
• Maintains accurate record of patient care
• Responsible for adding charges, beginning and ending each procedure in the computer system to ensure proper patient billing for services
• Responsible for maintaining professional growth to include current methodology of procedures, equipment and techniques.
• Maintains annual mandatory hospital training
• Maintains exceptional guest relations with patient, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you)
• Actively participates in the clinical education of student technologists
• Monitors the quality of care based on on-going monitors striving for continuous improvement.
• Performs QA of exams prior to sending to Physician for dictation.
• Actively participates in Department’s Performance Improvement projects
• Actively participates in helping the department reach patient satisfaction goals by providing quality care, explaining procedures, and performing procedures in a timely manner
• Promotes teamwork within the department by assisting in all areas and using effective communication
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: ARRT (R) required Cardiovascular Interventional (CV) or Vascular Interventional (VI) registry required.
• Work Experience: One year of work experience required
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • Demonstrates technical skills and expertise
  • Verbal and written skills required
  • Demonstrates good patient care
  • Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and understands the range of treatment needed for all age groups
  • Provides care based on the patient’s developmental needs
  • Experienced in the treatment of and interacts effectively with patients of all ages to include newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
• Physical Requirements:
  • Good hearing, ability to communicate orally, visual acuity, motor coordination and manual dexterity
  • Good physical and mental stamina to perform duties and responsibilities
  • Must have ability to assume awkward positions
  • Must have mobility to respond to emergency situations
  • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
  • Must be able to bend and lift 100 lbs with frequent lift/carry objects up to 50 lbs
  • Wears lead lined apron for extended periods of time
  • Work requires moving of equipment and patients, exposure to radiation, and patient contact
  • May be subject to occupational exposure to include skin, eye, mucous membrane or parental contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
• #CFVH-2025
• Required Licenses and Certifications RT(R)(CI)(VI) - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.