Interventional Radiology Technologist
Sioux Falls, SD
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

IR Technologist

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Specialty: Interventional Radiology Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week Placement Type: Local placement (within 80 miles)

Role Overview

Provides high-quality images for sophisticated special procedures by operating specialized interventional equipment. Ensures optimal image clarity for physician diagnosis while minimizing patient discomfort and radiation exposure. Requires thorough understanding of interventional equipment and supplies, diagnostic radiographic principles, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection.

Procedures: Mesenteric angiograms, cerebral angiograms, embolizations, carotid stenting, aneurysm repair, stroke interventions, port-a-caths, nephrostomy tubes, gallbladder drains, vertebroplasty, epidurals, transjugular liver biopsy, Y-90s, IVC filters, pleural drains

Equipment: Electronic medical record system, Acudose medication dispensing unit, Siemens Biplane, Philips Biplane, GE single plane

Unit Layout: 2 biplane IR suites and 1 single plane IR suite

Required Qualifications

• ARRT certification
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in IR
• Must note in the submission if the clinician has ever worked for the health system. If so, the previous assignment must have an end date at least 6 months before the submission date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Neuro interventional background

Schedule and Coverage

• Works alone
• On call 2 nights per week and every other weekend
• Weekday hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Does not float to other units or departments

Orientation and Onboarding

• 1 to 2 weeks of orientation, depending on experience
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Facility-provided scrubs (Ceil Blue)