Interventional Radiology Tech

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a technologist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, takes ownership of patient safety and image quality, respects the power and responsibility of ionizing radiation, and brings both technical precision and human compassion to the procedure table. The ideal candidate approaches each case with curiosity, accountability, and heart, treating every procedure as if it were their own loved one on the table. At our lab, your voice matters, your expertise is valued, and your growth is supported. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering extraordinary patient care. Your experience, knowledge, empathy, and personality are what make you exceptional. We’re excited to learn what you’ll bring to our specialized interventional radiology team if you’re ready to practice at a high level and make a meaningful impact every single day.

Requirements

Experience or training as a Radiology Tech, Cath Lab Tech, Radiology Special Procedures tech, or Interventional Radiology Experience
Required: Radiology Technician from the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board
Required: Basic Life Support HeartSaver & First Aid from the American Heart Association
Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
Required: Radiography Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency and quality in procedures according to departmental policy and procedure in technical performance of x-ray and angiography.
Assigned duties are required to be accepted and performed according to departmental protocols.
Selects appropriate techniques, labels and marks digital films correctly.
Applies knowledge of the principle of scrubbing circulating, X-ray and hemodynamic monitoring techniques.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all Cath lab / specials equipment.
Operates the Medrad injector and Radiology equipment.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge by maintaining radiation exposure ALARA and operates x-ray devices with and according to safety protocols.
Ensures X-ray badges are maintained according to policy and employees are aware of results badges.
Maintains good radiation safety and in services are provided by Cardiovascular/X-ray Tech as needed.
Is accurate with x-ray dosage and time of exposure.
Ensures that radiation equipment is tested at the appropriate intervals so that exposure to patients and coworkers is kept to the lowest levels.
Maintains current license with both LSRT and ARRT.
Maintains current license for CPR.
Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Cardiology department.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
Maintains equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.