Singing River Health System·Ocean Springs, Mississippi
The technologist assists in Cardiac Cath lab procedures and operates fluoroscopic equipment to produce specialized studies for diagnosis and treatment. They ensure patient safety through strict adherence to aseptic procedures and proper equipment maintenance.
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
30am - 3:30pm) Weekday, Weekend, and Holliday Call
Job Description: SUMMARY
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist assists in all Cardiac Cath lab procedures and provides for the comfort and well-being of the patient. The Technologist works under the general supervision of the Cardiac Cath Lab Team Leader and the physicians (cardiologist, surgeon, radiologist, or pulmonologist) for professional or technical matters. He/She prepares and operates fluoro/recording equipment to produce specialized fluoro studies of the coronary and peripheral vascular systems for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist ensures accuracy and realizes errors in asepsis procedures could result in injury to the patient; and, improper calibrations or faulty maintenance and operation of equipment could result in a life threatening situation.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
RTs - Must be a graduate from an accredited, state approved, School of Radiologic Technology. RCIS – Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), which has been recognized as the CCL/ICL credential of choice by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI.)
RTs - Must be currently licensed as Radiologic Technologist by ARRT. Must maintain a minimum of 24 Continuing Education credits in each two (2) year period as required by ARRT in Radiology. Special Procedures Registry preferred.
RTs- Must be licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health.
RCIS - Must be credentialed by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must complete ACLS certification within six (6) months of start date; must maintain current ACLS certification.
A minimum of six (6) months’ experience in Special Procedures and Cardiac Cath required.
Reports to: Director of Heart & Vascular Services; Manager of Diagnostic & Interventional CV Services; Team Leader
Supervises: None
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must possess the ability to function in a clinical capacity and possess skills to perform functions and duties as required by the specialty area and understand that errors and poor image quality may have serious consequences for patients.
Must demonstrate supervisory skills and knowledge for supervision of other disciplines working on the same team.
Must possess skills to problem solve patient care issues and/or technical issues with physicians.
Must demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must possess ability to help ensure the department meets accreditation standards.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area ‐with the employee providing his/her own transportation.
Must have a valid driver license.
Job requires out of state travel for education purposes.
Must participate in an ‘on-call’ rotation, including weekends.
Must be available and report to the unit in need of service.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and hold current ARRT licensure or RCIS credentialing. A minimum of six months of experience in Special Procedures and Cardiac Cath is required, along with BCLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
In Mississippi, allied health employers commonly look for radiologic technologists with the required education, ARRT certification, and state registration, so credentialed candidates are often the most competitive. These roles can be selective because compliance, patient safety, and imaging proficiency all matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your Mississippi registration and ARRT status before applying.