Special Procedures Technologist - Interventional Radiology Weekend

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to assist in invasive Angio and interventional procedures in the Radiology Suite. You will perform surgical scrub and circulation duties, provide total patient care during and after procedures, and work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.

The role requires ARRT certification in Radiology or RCIS and BLS, with on-call responsibilities and a Friday-Sunday night schedule.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology or RCIS registry required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year in diagnostic radiology and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage under physician direction.
• Explains procedures to patients and preps them for procedures.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed.
• Circulates during procedures and ensures patient comfort.
• Provides supplies for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures.
• Removes catheters/sheaths and applies pressure or clamp as appropriate.
• Reports hemodynamic data and charges promptly.
• Notifies leadership of equipment malfunctions.

Education

ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program

RCIS Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program

Job description

Department 36343 Atrium Health Pineville - Interventional Radiology

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00 pm-7:30 am. On call required. This position is sign on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25

Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and beyond. Over the past few decades, we have expanded this campus from its small roots built on former farmland, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved into a major health care hub that provides access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we provide leading-edge healthcare in a local setting. Patients also have access to other highly specialized services, from robotic surgery and neurosurgery to pediatric urology and beyond.

Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Atrium Health Radiology - Live Meaningfully - YouTube

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.

Major Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology or RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program.

Certification / License

ARRT certification in Radiology or RCIS registry required

BLS required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Must meet all required elements of competency checklist for level.

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

Preferred Job Requirements

Certification / License

ACLS preferred.

Experience

1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred.

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.

Our Commitment To You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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.