Interventional Radiology Technologist

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • Fall River, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system operating multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The organization is dedicated to providing inclusive, ethical workplaces and delivering world-class, comprehensive healthcare. Recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' for seven consecutive years, Southcoast Health is seeking a skilled Interventional Radiology Technologist. This is a 32-hour, day shift position located at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA, and includes weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation. A $12,000 new hire sign-on bonus is offered for this role.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology
• Attainment of 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 and/or Rhode Island
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Nice To Haves

• Post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography
• ACLS

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• $12,000 new hire sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees