Interventional Technologist - First Shift

Interventional Technologist - First Shift

Apply for the Interventional Technologist - First Shift role at Duke University Health System.

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States.

The largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more.

• This Position is Eligible for $3,000 Relocation and $10,000 Commitment Bonus

Monday‑Friday, 3x12 Hour Shifts, 7am‑7pm with rotating Call on weekends, and Call during the week.

Perform a variety of complex specialized tasks eminent in operating radiographic equipment to perform vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and interventional procedures.

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of radiographic equipment to make special study radiographs of designated body portions in accordance with radiation safety procedures.
• Position patients; immobilize as necessary.
• Assist radiologist during angiographic and interventional procedures.
• Operate fluoroscopic equipment. Position patients for rapid sequence filming during contrast media administration.
• Set up sterile trays and other equipment practicing sterile technique.
• Assist radiologist during procedure to include handling of instruments, operating and monitoring equipment, calling out equipment readings; alerting physician to changes in patient condition.
• Scrub to assist with passage of catheters/guide wires.
• Load power injectors with contrast media; prepare for injection.
• Maintain studies within the Image archival system.
• Schedule patient procedures from referring physician's offices.
• Charge patients for procedures and supplies in EHR.
• Assist in orientation of new technologists; provide education and training to student technologists. Maintain patient records and statistical data. Coordinate scheduling and patient flow within the neuro/vascular radiographic suites; coordinate procedure performance across different hospital divisions (anesthesia, pediatrics, radiology). Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein (patient transport, etc.)
• Maintain supply inventory; order supplies.
• Assist with training of new physicians (attendings, interns, residents, and fellows).
• Assist radiologists with development of new protocols and imaging techniques that are unique to facility. Participate in research initiatives and development of research protocols. Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of neuro and vascular angiographic and interventional procedures.
• Orient new technologists to these procedures.
• Monitor charging of procedures and supplies for division to ensure correctness.
• Monitor assigned inventory expiration dates.
• Maintain a par inventory of catheters, balloons, stents, guide wires, and miscellaneous kits under discretion of manager.
• Monitor inventory levels and par‑levels.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
• DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Level I must obtain ARRT certification within 18 months of employment.

Level II Minimum of two years' experience as an Interventional technologist.

Level III A minimum of four years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

ARRT certification in radiography

ARRT certification in vascular…