RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SPECIALISTS OF LAKELAND·Lakeland, Florida
Assists physicians with cardiac catheterization and peripheral angiography procedures while providing comprehensive pre- and post-procedure patient care. Responsible for maintaining lab equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring a sterile environment.
Job Title: Interventional Radiology Technologist
Location: Surgical Center of Central Florida/LVI Outpatient Center
Division/Dept.: Radiology and Imaging Specialists
Reports To: Executive VP of Operations
Type of Shift: PRN
The Heart and Vascular IR Technologist assists physicians in the tasks and responsibilities necessary in the performance of cardiac catheterization and peripheral angiography. The administration of the Heart and VascularIR Technologist includes providing excellent patient care pre and post procedure independently with minimal supervision.
1. Maintain and operate heart and vascular lab and recovery equipment.
2. Use sterile techniques, set up and maintain the appropriate instrument and supply table for various proceduresperformed in the heart and vascular lab.
3. Maintain adequate inventory of medications and supplies for heart and vascular lab operations, reordering as necessary.
4. Transport patients from preparation area to heart and vascular lab.
5. Prepare the patient and monitor patient during and after heart and vascular lab procedures.
6. Utilize EKG and rhythm recognition skills.
7. Assist physicians in heart and vascular procedures, including assisting with injections.
8. Have appropriate knowledge of current procedural coding.
9. Collect, record and analyze complex physiological and lab data.
10. Safely transport patients to recovery and monitor patients during transport.
11. Maintain a clean environment in the heart and vascular lab and recovery areas.
12. Maintain inventory of all supplies and keep accurate records of the supplies.
13. Meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain license as required by State law.
14. Check code cart daily for all supplies, drugs, and check defibrillator for charge.
15. Perform appropriate quality control daily, weekly and monthly.
16. Assist physicians in preparing heart and vascular reports and enter data as required.
17. Proper disposal of biohazard and radioactive waste as regulated by OSHA and the Florida State Office of RadiationControl.
18. Other related work as necessary.
19. Excellent patient care and customer service.
High school diploma or GED.
Associate's Degree in a clinical or scientific field is preferred.
RCVT, RRT, or CCPT.
Current ACLS certification is required.
3 or more years of cath or vascular lab experience a plus.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, dependability, and motivated individuals preferred.
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and patients, and the ability to work independently.
This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with orwithout corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting 50 plus pounds.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.
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