Sr Interventional Radiology Technologist

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,988 - 107,824; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC, is looking for a Senior Interventional Radiology Technologist to lead activities in the Radiology department. The role involves coordinating staff, assisting in complex imaging procedures, and ensuring quality patient services.

Candidates should have an associate's degree and a certificate in Radiologic Technology, as well as a minimum of 3–4 years of experience in a vascular interventional setting. This position offers a competitive hiring range and an opportunity for growth within one of the largest healthcare systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Certificate in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program required.
• 3–4 years of experience in a vascular interventional environment required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow and activities for the radiology department.
• Assist in angiographic and interventional imaging procedures.
• Utilize patient monitoring devices and provide care.

Skills

Coordination of workflow

Patient care techniques

Angiographic and interventional imaging

Quality assurance

Education

Associate's degree

Radiologic Technology certificate

Tools

Radiation protective measures

Monitoring devices

Job description

About the Job

Now offering a limited‑time $10,000 sign‑on bonus!

MedStar Health is looking for a Senior Interventional Radiology Technologist to join our team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a senior technologist, you will coordinate daily activities and schedules for the special procedure’s component of the Radiology department to ensure effective and efficient patient services. You will assist the interventional radiologist in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic angiographic procedures.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore‑Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties

• Function as senior resource/team leader, coordinate ongoing workflow and activities of staff-level radiologic technologists, nurses, and ancillary support personnel. Establish work schedules and staff assignments to ensure appropriate 24‑hour coverage.
• Perform and/or assist in all angiographic and interventional imaging procedures, myelography, arthrography, and venography. Schedule patients, prepare and position patients, equipment and supplies needed for each procedure. Use immobilization devices and radiation protective measures during the operation of imaging equipment. Evaluate radiographs for technical accuracy and quality.
• Utilize physical assessment skills, monitoring devices (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, EKG), intravenous care and aseptic techniques in providing patient care.
• Provide input for and/or recommend personnel actions including performance appraisals, merit increases, and promotions for assigned personnel. Resolve minor grievances and may recommend disciplinary action when necessary. May serve as educational resource and/or coordinate student/staff instruction. Participate in quality assurance activities and provide liaison support between physicians, technical staff, and department management.
• Review and make recommendations for revision of policies, procedures, and/or regulations. Distribute and/or implement changes and revisions, as necessary. Provide input regarding budget preparation and make recommendations for equipment and supply purchases. Collect statistical data for administrative and regulatory adherence. Establish and maintain productive communication networks in the department and hospital-wide.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Certificate (before Jan. 1 2015) in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) required.

Experience

• 3–4 years minimum; 3 years experience in a vascular interventional environment (cardiac cath, vascular, or neuro interventional area) required.

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with advanced certification in Cardiovascular (CV), Cardiac Interventional (CI), or Vascular Interventional (VI) required.
• ARRT Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT (R) and (CT) or NMTCB (CT) preferred.
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.

This position has a hiring range of USD $42.82 - USD $78.27 /Hr.