Radiologic Technologist (Interventional Special Proc.)

The interventional special procedures technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule & Incentives

• This role is sign on bonus eligible. 
• This role can offer a competitive relocation assistance package for eligible candidates 
• A full‑time position with a Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p Schedule
• Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more
• Access to Wellstar’s CareerCare program for fully funded education and guided career progression

Job Summary:

Functions under the direction of the clinical coordinator and/or department manager. The interventional special procedures technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The technologist is able to independently perform job functions. He/she sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Able to perform procedures in both the IR and vascular hybrid interventional procedural setting.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Clinical Skills
Completion of VI competencies
Able to use critical thinking skills
Work in conjunction with radiologists/ vascular surgeons/ cardiologists
Preps the patient for procedure
Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for procedure
Enters appropriate charges for supplies and procedures (SIM CODES)
Departmental Responsibilities
Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs
Able to work scheduled and On-Call
Knows existing lines of communication and authority
Handles communications properly
Introduces self to patient and/or guardian utilizing proper scripting ie. AIDET
Transports patients as needed
Provides privacy and comfort for patient/customers
Assists with maintenance of departmental records, Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations and performance Improvement
Completes necessary paperwork
Answers departmental phone using proper scripting
Maintains stock levels and outdates
Maintain current License and BLS certifications
Assist in inservice/training for other medical imaging staff as appropriate
Works as a team with other VI staff to obtain the best possible outcome
Performs any other duties as needed when asks by leadership
Quality and Patient Safety
Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers, ie. Armband, DOB, verbal identification
Verifies front of patient chart for same/similar name sticker
Verifies Written Order and Consent, seeks clarification if order or consent unclear
Uses and understands preprocedural verification/ time out form
Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated
Patient Education
Responsible for patient, family/support system education
Provide post procedural home care instructions as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Radiologic Technology

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography or ARRT-S - ARRT Sonography
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year experience in Diagnostic Radiology Required

Required Minimum Skills:

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