Interventional Radiology Technologist III

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,517 - 83,275; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health Coverage

Generous PTO: up to 25 days/year

Parental benefits: paid leave

Retirement contributions

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Atrium Health is looking for a dedicated individual for the Interventional Radiology team at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. This full-time position involves performing specialized radiography and assisting in various interventional procedures, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and procedural accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology along with ARRT or RCIS certification. Benefits include health coverage from day one, a generous PTO policy, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or relevant training required in Radiologic Technology.
• Registered as Radiologic Technologist through ARRT or RCIS certification needed.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and prepare them adequately.
• Maintain patient comfort and assist during operations.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient communication

Medical protocol adherence

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular Interventional Technology

Tools

Radiologic Equipment

Job description

Position Details

Department: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Interventional Radiology

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina

Status: Full time

Hours per week: 40

Schedule: Dayshift

Pay range: $40.30 - $60.45

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 new hires or $10,000 for new graduates

Relocation assistance: up to $5,000

Benefits

• Day 1 Health Coverage: copay or HSA-eligible options
• Generous PTO: up to 25 days/year
• Parental benefits: six weeks paid maternity leave and four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
• Retirement: up to 7% employer-paid contributions
• Education reimbursement: up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage of interventional and angiographic procedures under the direction of a physician.
• Explain the procedure to the patient and prep the patient for the procedure.
• Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Circulate during the procedure and maintain responsibility for patient comfort.
• Provide supplies necessary for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Remove catheters/sheaths and apply direct pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Provide necessary report information to the holding area or nursing unit as needed.
• Record and process hemodynamic reports, contrast media records and charges promptly and accurately.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions to leadership or department engineer for repairs.

Qualifications

• 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).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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 necessary to operate equipment.
• Constant concentration required during procedures.

Disability Accommodation Statement

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.