Technologist-Interventional Radiology

Baptist Memorial Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health seeks a Radiology Technologist for interventional radiology and related labs in Jackson, MS. The role supports complex imaging procedures and on-call duties, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

You will perform tasks across IR, Cath Lab, and EP labs, with emphasis on procedure setup, imaging quality, and teamwork with physicians. ARRT licensure and BLS are required; 1 yearIR/Cath/EP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of radiologic principles/theory.
• Ability to select appropriate technique and positioning for optimal results.
• Ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; plan and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to complex radiologic procedures in Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology lab.
• Sets up sterile table, assembles instruments, catheters, guidewires, and contrast materials per procedure.
• Assists Radiologist/Neurologist/Cardiologist with catheters, guidewires, balloons, coils, and treatments.
• Develops and implements procedure/treatment plans per hospital protocols.
• Completes documentation to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintenance of equipment and rooms to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to uphold standards.
• Completes assigned goals; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiology principles

Procedure planning

Team coordination

Education

ARRT‑registered radiologic technologist education

Job description

Job Summary
Under supervision, performs a variety of complex radiology examinations, imaging procedures/treatment, interventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the interventional radiology, cardiac cath lab, or electrophysiology lab areas according to radiology practice standards. Also assists in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides-on call and callback coverage as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs basic to complex quality radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician in Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Lab, Cardiac Cath Lab, and Electrophysiology lab.
• Sets up sterile table, assembles necessary instruments, catheters, guidewires, and contrast materials according to procedure requirements.
• Assists Radiologist/Neurologist/Cardiologist with catheters, guidewires, balloons, coils, and treatments.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan and implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

Minimum Required
Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.

Preferred

Minimum of 1 year as a radiology technologist. 6 months experience in IR/Cath lab/EP.

Education

Minimum Required
Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.

Training

Minimum Required

Special Skills

Minimum Required
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work

Licensure

Minimum Required
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R). ;BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required; State license as required

Preferred

Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI)