Special Procedures IR Tech

Special Procedures / Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist

Location: Louisville, KY
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: [Days | Evenings | Nights]
Start Date: 4/6/2026

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Special Procedures / IR Technologist to join a collaborative Interventional Radiology team supporting a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. This role is ideal for a tech who thrives in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environment, values safety and quality, and works seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and anesthesia in sterile settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Procedure Support: Set up, scrub in, and circulate for IR and special procedures including but not limited to:
  • Angiography, embolization, thrombolysis, angioplasty/stents
  • Central venous access (ports, tunneled catheters, PICCs)
  • Drain placements, biopsies, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty (if applicable)
  • Neuro-interventional support (if applicable to site)
• Imaging & Equipment: Operate fluoroscopy/C-arm, fixed angiography suites, ultrasound (as trained), and 3D roadmap systems; ensure accurate imaging parameters and radiation dose optimization (ALARA).
• Sterile Technique: Maintain sterile fields; prepare trays, contrast, medications under direction; assist with device selection and deployment.
• Patient Care: Verify identity and consent, perform pre-procedure screening, explain procedures, monitor patient status, and assist with post-procedure recovery and transfers.
• Documentation: Complete procedure logs, implants/device documentation, radiation dose records, and PACS/EMR charting accurately and timely.
• Quality & Safety: Adhere to departmental protocols, ACR standards, radiation safety, and infection prevention; perform room turnover and equipment QA.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, anesthesiology, nursing, and support staff to ensure smooth room flow and on-time starts.
• On-Call: Participate in after-hours/weekend/holiday call rotation as assigned; respond within required call-time radius.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Certification:
  • Required: ARRT (R) in good standing; state radiography license (if applicable).
  • Preferred: ARRT (VI) or (CI); BLS (AHA). ACLS preferred for high-acuity programs.
• Experience:
  • Required: 1-2+ years in Interventional Radiology or Special Procedures (will consider strong cath lab or OR C-arm with IR precepting).
  • Preferred: Experience with complex vascular/neuro cases, moderate sedation workflows, and contrast reactions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with fluoroscopic equipment, angiography systems (e.g., GE, Siemens, Philips), PACS/EMR; strong sterile technique and radiation safety knowledge.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, situational awareness, and teamwork; calm under pressure; patient-centered mindset.

Schedule & Call

• Core Schedule: [e.g., 4x10s Mon-Thu, 7:00a-5:30p]
• Call: [e.g., 1-2 weekday calls per week + every 4th weekend; 30-minute response time]
• Floating: May float to Cath Lab/OR C-arm as needed [adjust as applicable].

Equipment / Environment (Customize per site)

• Modalities: [Philips Azurion / Siemens Artis / GE Innova], C-arm, Ultrasound
• Systems: [Epic / Cerner], [Sectra / GE PACS]
• Case Mix: [% vascular, % body IR, % neuro if applicable], average daily cases [X-Y]

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs; stand for extended periods; frequent bending/stooping; PPE use.
• Adhere to radiation safety (lead aprons/thyroid shields), contrast/media handling, and sterile protocols.

Benefits (If Direct Hire or W2 Contract)

• Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with match; PTO; CME/CEU support; licensure reimbursement; scrub allowance [tailor as needed].
• Travel/Local stipends available for contract roles [if applicable].

Why Join

• High-acuity, team-based environment with strong physician collaboration
• Opportunity to expand skills across diverse IR procedures
• Culture of safety, excellence, and patient-first care

How to Apply

Submit your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io . Please include availability, certifications, and recent IR case mix.