Interventional Technologist

Job Description Responsible for completing Angiography procedures, scrubbing, setting techniques, and taking images. Posting Specifics Shift Details Full‑time (40 hours), variable, four 10‑hour shifts. 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, call, holiday coverage. Unit / Location St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Billings, MT. Responsibilities Maintains up‑to‑date licensure and certifications required for position. Provides procedural assistance as a circulating tech, scrub tech, or monitoring tech, according to Angio lab policies and procedures and Scope of Practice documents. Understands and operates IR equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced. Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam. Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment for patients and staff. Develops specific knowledge about invasive, diagnostic, and interventional supplies, appropriate indications and applications, and proper use and deployment techniques. Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging guidelines, obtaining necessary consents, maintaining applicable QC programs, and reporting any equipment failures or problems. Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses patient and/or family concerns. Keeps accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions or incidents. Coordinates patient care and communicates pertinent information to other patient care providers following procedure. At the end of the procedure, sutures the sheath in place, or removes the sheath and applies pressure to obtain hemostasis. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Recognize emergent patient situations and respond appropriately. Ability to function independently and as part of a team. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other caregivers and patients. Demonstrates understanding of anatomy, anatomic terminology, and positioning competency. Knowledge and adherence to infection control and sterile techniques. Physical Demands and Work Environment Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. Includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for a long time. Qualifications – Angio/Interventionalist I Required Qualifications ARRT – American Registry Upon Hire BCLS – Basic Life Support ACLS – within 120 days Relevant state licensure and/or certifications PALS – Pediatric Advanced within 120 days (for pediatric hospitals) Preferred Qualifications 1–2 years Angio/Interventional experience, or 1–2 years vascular or interventional experience Vascular/Interventional radiography (VIR) certification Qualifications – Angio/Interventionalist II Required Qualifications ARRT – American Registry Upon Hire BCLS – Basic Life Support ACLS – within 120 days Relevant state licensure and/or certifications PALS – Pediatric Advanced within 120 days (for pediatric hospitals) Minimum 2 years Angio/Interventional experience or Vascular/Interventional radiography certification. Preferred Qualifications Vascular/Interventional radiography (VIR) certification Qualifications – Angio/Interventionalist III Required Qualifications ARRT – American Registry Upon Hire BCLS – Basic Life Support ACLS – within 120 days Relevant state licensure and/or certifications PALS – Pediatric Advanced within 120 days (for pediatric hospitals) Minimum 5 years Angio/Interventional experience with demonstrated proficiency in performing advanced Interventional procedures. Vascular/Interventional Radiography (VIR) certification – Required Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. Compensation $35.25 – $54.39 per hour. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. Benefits We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – and provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness. 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