IR Technologist

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The IR Technologist is an integral member of the Interventional Radiology team, caring for patients undergoing image-guided procedures. The role uses radiological and technical skills, including C-arm and other fluoroscopy equipment, to display human anatomy for diagnostic and interventional purposes and to assist physicians, nurses, and other professionals. The technologist works in the Pain Clinic, Multi-Purpose Room, Neuro IR, IR, and OR Vascular Suite. Duties include performing imaging procedures, assisting providers with sterile techniques, positioning patients, and operating C-arms and radiographic equipment. The role provides safe, courteous, high-quality patient care from arrival through discharge and follows safety, infection control, emergency response, privacy, and confidentiality requirements. The position also involves selecting technical factors, responsibly handling and maintaining imaging equipment, preparing exam rooms, keeping environments sterile, reporting equipment issues, assisting with daily C-arm operations, coordinating procedures with departments and physician schedules, maintaining room stock and supplies, managing image review and PACS transfers, and completing clerical tasks as needed. The technologist follows hospital and Radiology Department policies, dress standards, and procedures, maintains an organized workspace, and performs additional duties as assigned. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call is required on a rotational team, with arrival at the hospital within 30 minutes when called. The listed schedule is day shift, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekend call rotation.

Requirements

Must be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination upon hire and pass within 30 days of hire.
Working knowledge of operating a C-arm.
Maintain BLS certification with annual renewal.
Must participate in a rotational call schedule that includes weeknights, weekends, and holidays and be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes when called.
Employees must be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella; employees must also receive an annual flu vaccine or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of previous experience as a Staff Technologist is preferred.
Previous experience in a Radiology subspecialty is desirable, such as Special Procedures, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT, or Ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Perform imaging procedures in the Pain Clinic, Multi-Purpose Room, Neuro IR, IR, and OR Vascular Suite.
Assist providers with sterile techniques and position patients for procedures.
Operate C-arms, fluoroscopy equipment, and other radiographic equipment to demonstrate anatomy for diagnostic and interventional purposes.
Provide safe, courteous, high-quality patient care from arrival to discharge.
Follow safety protocols, infection control standards, emergency response procedures, and patient privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Select proper technical factors and handle imaging equipment responsibly.
Maintain sterile and contamination-free environments and prepare examination rooms.
Report equipment issues and assist with daily C-arm operations.
Coordinate procedures with other departments and physician schedules.
Maintain room stock and supplies, manage image review and PACS transfers, and perform clerical tasks as needed.
Follow hospital and Radiology Department dress policies, policies, and procedures, and maintain organized workspaces.
Participate in rotational weeknight, weekend, and holiday call and arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes when called.
Perform additional duties as assigned.