Interventional Radiology Technician-Full-Time

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Under the direction of a qualified provider, assists with performing all Interventional Radiology procedures on all patient populations. Prepares and maintains sterile environment, utilizes aseptic techniques using drapes, equipment, and solutions while assisting the provider. Practice established principles of radiation safety. Participation in on-call schedule.

What you will do

• Prepares procedure room for cases. Familiarity with medical imaging software and equipment operation
• Sets up all necessary flush and contrast solutions. Checks sterility of all essential supplies. Sets up procedure tray using sterile technique. Enters pertinent patient information into radiology equipment.
• Applies sterile drape and prepares access site using sterile/aseptic technique. Sets up and flushes manifold and supplies. Assists with procedures as directed by provider.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Reports problems with equipment and/or supplies immediately to manager/supervisor. Makes recommendations to manager on related duties, policies, and procedures.
• Assists as needed during emergencies.
• Maintain a positive attitude and calm composure. Promotes teamwork through collaboration. Maintains good work relationships with coworkers.
• Member of the on-call team as assigned.
• Ensures that items used during a procedure are scanned tracking system under patient account.
• Demonstrates expert clinical skills and participates in training new employees when required.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Return all equipment and supplies to designated areas.
• Returns reusable trays and equipment to Central Supply for sterilization. Ensures strict adherence to standards of care, attire in the procedure rooms, and sterile traffic patterns.
• Performs procedures according to established organizational protocol and/or provider direction. Complies with manufacturers’ guidelines for use and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Possess knowledge of radiation safety and universal precautions. Acquire and retain knowledge of organizational and departmental fire and safety regulations, disaster plans, hazardous materials and their appropriate disposal. Reports any hazardous conditions immediately.
• Responds and adapts to changing departmental needs and procedures. Contributes to Quality Improvement initiatives. Learns new procedures through observation and relevant sources. Completes mandatory competencies and in-services.
• Identifies own learning needs. Pursues opportunities for professional growth Accepts feedback on personal and professional development in a positive manner. Recognizes limits and asks for assistance when needed.
• This list of essential functions is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Education Qualifications

• Trade/Vocational School Graduate from an accredited college or school of Radiologic Technology, Cardiovascular, or Scrub Technology required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-2 years Interventional Radiology, Endovascular, and /or Neurovascular experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology, with an emphasis on the vascular systems.
• Knowledge of radiation protection.
• Knowledge of neuro and interventional radiology supplies and techniques.

Licenses and Certifications

• (R) ARDMS or ARRT - Radiographer upon hire required and
• NJ Department of Environmental Protection License upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association upon hire required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $41.25/hour - $49.50/hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.