Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Flexible scheduling options

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is hiring a Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist in Charleston. This role involves assisting in diagnostic and interventional procedures, requiring registration with ARRT and experience in Radiology.

Ideal candidates will have strong patient care skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a clinical team. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Radiology experience required.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensure from South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic angiographic procedures.
• Position and image patients for interventional procedures.
• Document contrast administered during procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment

Radiation safety

Fluoroscopy operation

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology

Tools

Radiologic equipment

Patient monitoring devices

Diagnostic imaging systems

Job description

Job Summary

$10,000 sign-on bonus + up to $5,000 relocation assistance available. Full Time – Day Shift: Rotating 4-10 hour shifts per week (7:30 a - 6p). Location – Downtown Charleston.

Compensation & Incentives

• Sign-on bonus: $10,000
• Relocation assistance: Up to $5,000 for eligible candidates
• Additional pay: $8/hour Idle Call

Shift Details

• Schedule: Dayshift, Weekdays
• Hours: 7:30 a-6p, Occasional 7a-7:30p
• Call requirements: Minimal call: 1 Weeknight every other week, 1 Weekend every 10-14 weeks
• Holiday expectations: 1 Holiday per year
• Disaster Teams: 1 quarterly assignment per year

Responsibilities

The Vascular Interventional Radiologic (VIR) Technologist reports directly to the Vascular and Interventional Radiology RT Supervisor. The VIR Technologist will work alongside the Interventional Radiologist and RN to assist in the performance of diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. He/she is responsible for obtaining all equipment needed for a procedure, positioning and imaging patients, resolving equipment issues, and demonstrating knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies, and equipment operation to include fluoroscopy, US, and ancillary therapeutic devices. The VIR Technologist must prepare, administer, and document contrast given throughout procedure. Responsible for corroborating a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring information documented and available for use by clinician. Using their patient care skills, he/she must provide good communication, patient assessment, and patient monitoring. The VIR Technologist is responsible for post processing digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring technical quality and proper identification is evident. Periodic weekend and off‑hour call will be required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

Experience: 1 year of Radiology experience required, Hospital based experience preferred.

Required Registration/Certification

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical and Functional Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb ladders/step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas, specifically step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Frequent)
• Abilityto fully useboth hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Abilityto fully useboth legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50lbs, unassisted.
• Ability to lift patients and move patients to 350lbs (+/-), assisted.
• Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50lbs, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, to 50lbs (+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects/patients to 350lbs (+/-), unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objectsclose at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially andannua

Additional New Requirements

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.

Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Computer literacy.

Ability to work overtime as required.

Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.

Note on Shift Duration

(NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + incentives
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and specialization
• Modern equipment and technology

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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