Interventional Radiology Technologist
Franciscan Health·Indianapolis, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Indianapolis, Indiana
The technologist assists radiologists with angiography and other complex interventional procedures using advanced imaging equipment. They are responsible for image quality assessment, patient positioning, and supporting minimally invasive vascular procedures.
Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for assisting the radiologist with angiography, and other related interventional procedures, using highly complex imaging equipment.
The technologist makes a professional, technical assessment of image quality, and submits for medical interpretation.
This position may, also, conduct general radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures as a secondary assignment.
The technologist assists in training students and technologists in Interventional Radiology, and performs injection procedures.
This position maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and works closely with patients to ensure they have an understanding of procedures and are comfortable during procedures.
Additional
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT PRN General Body and Neuro IR Procedures Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures Perform procedures to be used for diagnostic purposes, for providing palliative care for cancer-related end-of-life symptoms, and for performing minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, chemo embolization, etc. Position the patient and equipment correctly to produce results with the best quality Use x-rays, CT, MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments, like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician Record and process results of procedures Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, etc. Using fluoroscopic equipment, responsible for capturing images of the blood vessels Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure
Preferred Associate's Degree Required Certificate 1 year Special procedure technologist Preferred Radiography (ARRT-R) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association X-Ray Operators (OPCERT)-State Licensing Board TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Candidates should ideally hold an Associate's Degree and must have a professional certificate with at least one year of experience as a special procedure technologist. Required certifications include ARRT-R, BLS, and State X-Ray Operator licensing.
Market context
In Indiana, allied-health radiologic technologist roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and physician practices. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for both formal program completion and active credentials, including BLS and ARRT registration. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit and save time on the original job description; if you apply, confirm your program, certification status, and any state-specific expectations before submitting.
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