Interventional Radiology Technologist - Cath Lab

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Billings Clinic is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist for its Cath Lab at the Main Campus in Billings, Montana. With minimal supervision, the technologist assists with and performs adult diagnostic and interventional angiography and peripheral vascular procedures, including procedures such as EKOS, TEVAR, and ECMO. The role requires the ability to meet performance standards in both scrub and circulating positions, work effectively as part of a team, and provide patient and family education and support. In the scrub role, the technologist assists the physician, sets up and maintains the sterile field and arterial and venous lines, positions patients for imaging, performs angiographic analysis, operates x-ray equipment while balancing image quality and radiation safety, and assists with catheter and wire manipulation. In the circulating role, the technologist monitors patients before, during, and after procedures; verifies preparation; provides procedural education; transports patients safely; performs arterial and venous sheath removal; and operates and troubleshoots Hybrid Lab equipment. The technologist also assists with operation, troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and service documentation for Hybrid Lab equipment, including x-ray and intravascular ultrasound systems. Additional responsibilities include supporting radiation-safety training and documentation, maintaining knowledge of products and procedures, communicating workflow or protocol changes, helping identify needed products, participating in meetings and committees, and contributing to department housekeeping and other work during non-procedure time. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a variable shift and 80 hours per pay period. Starting wage is $33.66–$46.39, depending on experience. The role may be eligible for a $20,000 sign-on incentive.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in Radiological Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the listed tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be properly licensed or certified when a license or certification is required, and credentials must be in good standing.
Ability to meet performance standards in scrub and circulating positions.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Nice To Haves

VI certification or equivalent is preferred.
ACLS certification is preferred.
Current Montana Radiology Technologist license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with and perform adult diagnostic and interventional angiography and peripheral vascular procedures, including EKOS, TEVAR, and ECMO.
Meet performance standards in both scrub and circulating positions.
Scrub assist the physician; establish and maintain the sterile field and arterial and venous lines.
Position patients for peripheral anatomy visualization, perform angiographic analysis, operate x-ray equipment safely, and assist with catheter and wire manipulation.
Monitor patient condition and response to treatment before, during, and after procedures.
Provide procedural education and support to patients and families, and verify patient preparation before procedures.
Safely transport patients to and from the Hybrid Lab and perform arterial and venous sheath removal.
Operate and troubleshoot Hybrid Lab procedural equipment, including x-ray and intravascular ultrasound equipment.
Report equipment problems to service representatives, document service needs, follow up, and coordinate preventive maintenance with the Biomedical Department.
Inform management of unusual concerns, situations, or conditions involving staff, patients, or physicians.
Assist with radiographic equipment orientation and training, radiation-safety training and documentation, radiation-safety apparel and badges, and service reports to the hospital radiation physicist.
Ensure radiological services comply with institutional, state, local, and federal standards.
Maintain working knowledge of products and procedures for diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular procedures.
Communicate changes in workflow schedules or physician protocols to other staff.
Help identify products that are out of stock or are needed for new procedures.
Attend OR staff meetings and participate in departmental committees as required.
Share department housekeeping duties, including cleaning, restocking, and filing, and use non-procedure time constructively.
Identify personal development needs and goals.