Interventional Radiologic Technologist (IR) - Barnes - Rad Interventional

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

BJC HealthCare at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is hiring a full-time Interventional Radiologic Technologist to perform fluoroscopic imaging procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves preparing patients and equipment, assisting radiologists, performing image post-processing, and circulating during procedures. Training is available, and prior interventional radiology experience is not required.

The position is based in a new, state-of-the-art facility and uses Siemens fluoroscopy units, GE ultrasound, and Epic. The schedule is a day shift of four 10-hour shifts per week, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position participates in a rotating weekend and on-call schedule, with weekend and call premium pay, evening and weekend shift differentials, and a 5% advanced modality differential. The stated call schedule is Friday at 6:00 p.m. to Saturday at 8:00 a.m., or Saturday at 4:00 p.m. to Monday at 7:30 a.m.; the schedule occurs every 10th or 11th weekend.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology teams perform specialized vascular, interventional, and neuro-radiological procedures. The department performs more than 453,000 diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures annually.

Requirements

• Associate degree or trade school equivalency, or higher education; the description also allows obtaining this qualification within the next three months.
• Certification as a Registered Technologist in Radiography (R.T.(R)).
• No interventional radiology experience is required; training is available.
• Ability to perform the role’s imaging and procedural responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related area such as MRI, CT, radiography, X-ray, medical imaging, special procedures, or vascular/interventional imaging.
• Less than two years of experience is listed as a preferred qualification.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
• Intravenous Therapy certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures.
• Perform fluoroscopic imaging procedures independently with a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist the radiologist during procedures.
• Perform image post-processing and circulate procedures.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in an advanced imaging modality for diagnosis, treatment, and quality control.
• Perform studies independently, including in on-call situations, portable exams, and other sites as required by the work area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid on-call compensation, including when not called in.
• Premium pay for weekend and call shifts.
• Additional shift differential for evening and weekend hours.
• 5% advanced modality differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree