Interventional Radiology Technologist: Responsible for assisting physicians and advanced practice providers with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures in routine and emergency cases. Interventional technologists operate specialized imaging equipment, prepare patients, and maintain a sterile environment during procedures like injections, angiography, biopsies, tube placements, and thrombolysis.
Required: 2 years of experience, must have experience with neuro IR cases and GI embolization cases
Required: R.T.(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR One of the following advanced credentials: R.T.(VI) or R.T.(CV) or R.T.(CI) or RCIS
Responsibilities
- Assists with minimally invasive interventional radiography procedures; Maintains a sterile environment throughout procedure.
- Completes review of patients’ chart to verify exam orders and validate reason for exam; Reviews patient eligibility based on medications (such as blood thinners) and NPO status.
- Interview patients regarding personal history, implanted devices, contrast allergies, etc.
- Explains procedures to patients and maintains a safe and comfortable environment; Provides necessary pre- and post- procedure patient care; Performs patient education and delivers discharge instructions.
- Adjust, maintain, and operate imaging equipment by following applicable use guidelines to acquire high-quality, diagnostic images.
- Monitor vital signs, when applicable.
- Manage supplies and equipment for procedures; Retrieve medications requested by performing provider; Ensure necessary resources are available throughout the case.
- Administer contrast under radiologists’ supervision, when applicable.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and ensure safety throughout the procedure.
- Implement radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff, by adhering to ALARA guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records within clinical documentation support systems; Manages imaging data in PACS and documents procedures in EMR; Ensures proper storage and retrieval of images for physician review.
- Follows best practice safety guidelines as established by governing regulatory bodies.
- Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals.
- Responds in emergency situations, including providing Basic Life Support.
Job Start Date: 05/26/2026
Shift Information: M-F Days 0730-1600, on-call rotation weeknights & weekends
