Interventional Radiology Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Interventional Radiology Lab Technologist (Long Term Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 10 days on
On-Call: Yes, including weekends and holidays
Expected Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Summary

• Assist in advanced interventional radiology procedures such as pulmonary thrombectomy, AAA, TEVAR, and FEVAR.
• Support complex procedures involving multiple wire exchanges, long wires, and over-the-wire (OTW) balloons.
• Use specialty devices including laser, Penumbra, Inari, and Shockwave.
• Circulate, monitor, and scrub during interventional vascular procedures.
• Troubleshoot imaging equipment and collaborate with biomedical engineers for maintenance.
• Participate in procedural charging and manage supply inventory.
• Act quickly in emergency situations and assist physicians with high-risk procedures.
• Cross-train to support departmental needs.
• Operate and understand x-ray systems, including table panning and angle recognition.
• Manage vascular access sites, including sheath removal and hematoma assessment/management.
• Apply radiation safety principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of vascular anatomy and lesion identification.
• Maintain sterile technique and communicate effectively with patients, families, and medical staff.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an Interventional Radiology Technologist, including experience within the last year.
• Current registration as ARRT or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with advanced interventional radiology procedures such as pulmonary thrombectomy, AAA, TEVAR, and FEVAR.
• Proficient in complex procedures involving multiple wire exchanges, long wires, and over-the-wire (OTW) balloons.
• Skilled in the use of specialty devices including laser, Penumbra, Inari, and Shockwave.
• Experience troubleshooting imaging equipment and collaborating with biomedical engineers for service and maintenance.
• Ability to discuss plan of action with physicians and assist with high-risk procedures.
• Proficient with x-ray systems, including table panning and recognizing different angles.
• Strong knowledge of vascular anatomy and the ability to recognize different types of lesions.
• Knowledge of and adherence to sterile technique.

Additional Information

• Credentialing required by Wednesday prior to Monday start.
• Dress code: hospital provided.
• Must be able to work on-call shifts including weekends and holidays.