Interventional Radiology Technologist - $20K Sign-On

Responsibilities

• Operates fluoroscopic and radiographic imaging systems during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Ensures optimal image quality, positioning, and equipment settings based on procedural needs.
• Maintains strict adherence to ALARA principles and all radiation safety policies.
• Enters charges into Epic when necessary.
• Scrub role: Prepares and organizes sterile instruments, guidewires, catheters, sheaths, embolic materials, and procedural trays.
• Monitors role (hemodynamic & procedural monitoring): Operates and troubleshoots physiological monitoring systems, documents all supplies used, implants, contrast usage, and procedural details accurately.
• Peri-procedure: Assists with patient preparation, patient positioning, connecting monitoring equipment and equipment placement.
• Contrast allergy management: Collaborates with nursing and physicians to identify and address contrast allergies or sensitivities.
• Department support: Assists with managing supplies, restocking procedure room, tracking expiration dates, rotating stock, and receiving, unpacking, labeling, and shelving incoming inventory.
• Equipment checks: Performs basic daily/weekly equipment checks, ensuring all equipment is inspected, calibrated, and functioning properly before use.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, at least one year’s experience in Interventional Radiology and/or Cath Lab managing fluoroscopy and scrubbing interventional cases.
• Desired: BS Radiologic Science/Medical Imaging, at least three years in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab managing fluoroscopy, scrubbing interventional cases and functioning in monitor role.
• Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations: Current Oregon State licensure issued by OBMI, ARRT certification, RT(R), current BLS, ACLS certification (or within 6 months of hire), Certifications specific to areas of clinical specialty preferred (e.g., RCIS, NIH Stroke Scale).
• Required NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) Certificate (within 6 months of hire).
• Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Fixed fluoroscopy equipment, portable ultrasound, IVUS.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial wellbeing.