Interventional Radiology Technologist (Full-time, Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm w/Call)
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
The technologist supports diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures by preparing rooms, operating imaging equipment, and assisting radiologists. They are responsible for maintaining sterile techniques, documenting procedure data, and ensuring patient safety and throughput.
The Interventional Radiology Technologist reports to the Interventional Radiology Supervisor and is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, high-quality care for hospital patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures. This position works collaboratively with interventional radiologists, nursing, anesthesia, imaging, transport, and other members of the care team to prepare patients, equipment, supplies, and procedure rooms; assist during procedures; operate imaging equipment; maintain sterile technique; document procedure-related information; and support patient throughput, safety, and regulatory readiness within the Interventional Radiology department. Essential Position Responsibilities Prepare procedure rooms, imaging equipment, supplies, contrast, sterile trays, devices, and related resources needed for interventional radiology procedures. Assist interventional radiologists during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by scrubbing, circulating, positioning patients, operating imaging equipment, and anticipating procedural needs within scope of practice. Produce high-quality fluoroscopic and radiographic images to support accurate interpretation, procedural guidance, and patient care decisions. Verify patient identity, procedure, laterality, consent status, orders, allergies, lab values, and other required pre-procedure information in partnership with nursing and provider team members. Maintain sterile technique, infection prevention practices, radiation safety principles, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment throughout the procedure environment. Monitor and document procedure-related information, including exam status, staff participation, supplies, implants, contrast, radiation exposure, and other required data according to departmental workflow and organizational policy. Support patient movement and throughput by coordinating with IR nursing, transport, inpatient units, emergency services, perioperative services, and outpatient areas as needed. Inspect, maintain, clean, stock, and report concerns related to imaging equipment, procedure rooms, supplies, and safety systems to promote readiness for daily operations and emergency cases. Participate in call rotation, emergency response coverage, department huddles, quality improvement activities, regulatory readiness efforts, and ongoing competency validation as assigned. Complete required education, maintain required licensure and certifications, and serve as a resource or preceptor for new team members, students, or staff as appropriate. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required. Licensure and Certifications: Current Arkansas Radiologic Technologist license, required. Current BLS certification, required. ARRT certification in Radiography, required. ARRT advanced certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography or related interventional specialty, preferred; if not held at hire, must be obtained within one year of hire or within the timeframe established by department leadership.
This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Qualifications
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with a current Arkansas license, BLS certification, and ARRT certification in Radiography. Experience in interventional radiology or acute care imaging is preferred, and advanced ARRT certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography is desired.
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