Interventional Radiology Technician (IRT / x-Ray), Columbia, SC
3 days ago
Columbia
Job Description Title: Interventional Radiology Technologist (IRT / x-Ray Tech) Location: Columbia VAMC, Columbia, South Carolina Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Education Level: ARRT Certification Job Category: Health Care Our Company Promise We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Cultures key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include: • Dependability, • Integrity, • Personability, • Transparency Summary: Vighter is seeking Interventional Radiology Technologists (IRTs) to provide patient care support at the Columbia, SC VAMC. Interventional Radiology Technologists are responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients to ensure that the quality of the studies adhere to established standards. Principle Accountabilities: • Performs, under the direction of an Interventional Radiologist, a full range of Radiological procedures including Angiography, Venography, Operating Room Radiography, interventional procedures and fluoroscopic studies as the service workload dictates., • Performs the technical functions related to all complex imaging procedures such as biopsies, Angiograms, Venograms, Embolization, Catheter Thrombectomies, thrombolysis and arterial/venous stents., • Ensures any necessary setups such as biopsy trays and interventional trays, are prepared an in conformance with strict sterile techniques., • Must be able to perform common exams listed below:, • Biopsies, • Drainages, • Stent placement, • Angiograms with Interventions, • CO2 Angiography, • Balloon Angioplasty, • Arteriovenous (AVF) procedures with interventions, • EVAR (AAA endograft procedures), • Tunneled HD Catheters (placement and removal), • PICC Line placement/removal, • Venograms, • Venous procedures, • IVC filter placement/removal, • Embolizations, • Port placement/removal, • Must adhere to 2026 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) standards/guidelines, • Must be continuously alert to the patient’s condition and other disorders. Adverse reactions require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment., • Ensures that all documentation required for the completion of exams is done in VISTA CPRS., • Validates all images and corrects incorrect information prior to sending to VISTA for interpretation by the Radiologist. If deletion for VISTA is required, the proper documentation must be presented for deletion of images from the medical record through the PACS Administrator and/or ADPAC Coordinator., • Help to maintain effective control for the Radiology Department by coordinating organizing and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns with the department., • Assures that procedure rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies, with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies. Alerts supervisor when supplies are needed., • Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner, • Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order prior to use. Removes and tags defective equipment and notifies DRT Supervisor or Chief Technologist., • Responsible for making routine calibration on equipment., • Keeps abreast of technological advances in the Radiology field., • Successfully completes all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain and active status with the ARRT., • Completes all education in TMS in timely manner., • Work with Medical Support Staff to schedule and prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures to patients while performing studies., • Obtain pertinent diagnostic examinations for the ordering provider., • Correlates the clinical history with the test to be performed., • Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Includes the maintenance of patient registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system., • Properly identifies patient images. Essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. The Technologist must be certain the patient ID band and the request are identical., • Must have exceptional customer service skills., • Employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements, including ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently., • Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with limited supervision, • Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience in specialty., • Certification: ARRT ( R) and additional advanced certification by ARRT in another imaging modality., • Basic Life Support (BLS)., • Location: VAMC, Columbia, SC, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full-time employees., • Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2)., • Paid vacation accrual and holidays (Per SCA Rules). Physical Requirements: • Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day, must be willing to work overtime if necessary., • Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs., • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet., • Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders., • Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print., • Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear., • Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment, • Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS). In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #IND2026 #vighter