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VCU Health · 3 months ago

Interventional Radiology Tech II - Specialist Team - PRN

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

VCU Health is a healthcare organization seeking an Interventional Radiology Tech II to join their Specialist Team. The role involves performing interventional radiography procedures and ensuring patient safety by administering contrast media and evaluating lab values prior to examinations.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform all the duties of an Interventional Technologist I

Capable of safely administering contrast or other imaging agents including the identification of incompatibilities and/or interactions

Expected to assess a patient’s risk for allergic reaction to contrast media and other related medications prior to administration and following appropriate protocols for escalation of concerns

Expected to evaluate lab values prior to administering contrast media or other related medications and beginning the ordered examination

Capable of providing accurate explanations and instructions to the patient and family using age-appropriate language and verifying that the patient understands and agrees to the completion of the ordered exam

Capable of performing ordered exams or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient’s ability and comfort

Capable of adhering to policies and utilizing protocols to determine that expected outcomes have been met

Capable of documenting deviations from protocol and/or patient-specific issues that may impact image quality

Capable of notifying the appropriate health care provider when an immediate clinical response is necessary based on procedural findings, patient condition, or other relevant concerns that may impact patient safety or care

Expected to timely complete all required post-processing, image display, and transfer for physician review

Expected demonstrates timely order closure, charge entry, and PACS QA completion

Expected to routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on your level of competency

Qualification

ARRT CertificationNuclear Medicine CertificationBLS CertificationImage Processing SoftwarePatient Care EquipmentCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB), ARRT-VI or CI

BLS certification

Successfully completed their 6-month orientation

Capable of safely administering contrast or other imaging agents including the identification of incompatibilities and/or interactions

Expected to assess a patient's risk for allergic reaction to contrast media and other related medications prior to administration and following appropriate protocols for escalation of concerns

Expected to evaluate lab values prior to administering contrast media or other related medications and beginning the ordered examination

Capable of performing ordered exams or therapy in accordance with established imaging protocols while respecting the patient's ability and comfort

Capable of adhering to policies and utilizing protocols to determine that expected outcomes have been met

Capable of documenting deviations from protocol and/or patient-specific issues that may impact image quality

Expected to timely complete all required post-processing, image display, and transfer for physician review

Expected demonstrates timely order closure, charge entry, and PACS QA completion

Expected to routinely cover open shifts as appropriate based on your level of competency

Experienced and competent in routine and complex studies

Complete understanding of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, and safety and service standards

Complete understanding of imaging equipment, image processing software, instrumentation, and ancillary patient care equipment

Benefits

$6,000 sign-on incentive available for offers accepted prior to November 30, 2025. Terms and conditions apply.

Company

VCU Health

Glassdoor3.6

VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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