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 C-arms and other fluoroscopy equipment to demonstrate human anatomy for diagnostic and interventional purposes and provides assistance to physicians, registered nurses, and other professionals. The technologist works in multiple areas, including 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, operating radiographic equipment, and supporting safe, high-quality patient care from arrival through discharge. The role also involves maintaining equipment and sterile environments, coordinating department workflow, managing supplies and image transfers, and completing clerical tasks as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a rotational call schedule on weeknights, weekends, and holidays. On-call staff must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes.

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 meet Munson Healthcare vaccination requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, and 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, selecting appropriate technical factors.
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.
Maintain sterile and contamination-free environments, 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 and procedures, maintain organized workspaces, and perform additional duties as assigned.
Participate in a rotational weeknight, weekend, and holiday call schedule and be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes.