Special Procedures Technologist IR - Atrium Health Pineville - FT Weekend Nights

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.

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

Requirements

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology or RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training Program; ARRT certification in Radiology or RCIS registry required; BLS required; Must meet all required elements of competency checklist for level; 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

Nice to have

ACLS preferred; 1 year in diagnostic and 1 year in Interventional Radiology preferred

Benefits

Sign on bonus eligible; 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; 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