Interventional Radiology Technologist

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Fall River, MA

1d • $43 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. This 40-hour position is on the day shift and includes an every-fifth-to-sixth-weekend rotation, as well as on-call coverage on weeknights, weekends, and holidays. A $15,000 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Interventional Radiology Clinical Services, or designee, the technologist performs clinical patient care, technical, and related duties within the assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team. The role involves patient assessment and education, preparation and performance of imaging exams and procedures, image-quality evaluation, radiation-safety practices, and assisting physicians with procedures.

Pay is based on experience, with a stated range of $43.27 to $64.92 per hour. Southcoast Health describes itself as a not-for-profit health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Post-primary certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Interventional Radiology RT(VI), (CI), or (CV).
• Current RT licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Cardiovascular Credentialing International is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement electing an exemption for medical or personal reasons once hired.

Nice To Haves

• Post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography.
• ACLS certification.
• RT licensure in Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified clinical patient care, technical, and related duties within the assigned modality as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Assume responsibility for assigned patients, perform patient assessments, and correlate clinical findings with the exam or procedure request.
• Obtain pertinent information from the patient's chart and document data in the EHR.
• Educate patients about their exams.
• Position patients and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies.
• Identify, prepare, and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to exams or procedures.
• Select technical factors, parameters, and sequences to produce quality images.
• Identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others, and remain aware of MR safety practices.
• Assist physicians in performing procedures.

Benefits

• $15,000 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.

What This Job Offers

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