OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

Interventional Radiology Tech - Adult Interventional Radiology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeOklahoma City, OK, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

For Tech I, graduate from a post-secondary educational program in a health science, including cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, or paramedic/EMT, as defined by ARRT or CCI; completion of a JRCERT-accredited military educational program is accepted in lieu of other education requirements.
For Tech I, no prior experience is required.
For Tech I, hold current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association upon hire and obtain ARRT(RT), RCES, or RCIS certification within 18 months of hire.
For Tech II, hold an associate's degree and have at least three years of experience in interventional radiography or invasive cardiology.
For Tech II, hold current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association upon hire and one of the following certifications at hire: ARRT(RT)(VI), ARRT(RT)(CI), RCES issued by CCI, or RCIS issued by CCI.
For Tech III, hold an associate's degree and have at least five years of experience in interventional radiography or invasive cardiology.
For Tech III, hold current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association upon hire and one of the following certifications at hire: ARRT(RT)(VI), ARRT(RT)(CI), RCES issued by CCI, or RCIS issued by CCI.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in medical imaging principles, patient positioning, and medical ethics.
Apply core knowledge of anatomy and physiology associated with specialty imaging procedures.
Demonstrate ability to apply theory, practices, and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze, and annotate study data or procedure documentation.
Consistently apply knowledge of sterile fields to ensure a safe patient environment.
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and patient populations served.
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
Prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments.
Multitask and remain calm in stressful situations.
Work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
Report to work as scheduled and maintain dependability.
Be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs.
Maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes.
Meet the safety-sensitive position's zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard under Oklahoma law.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, including cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, angiography, device implantation, biopsies, thrombectomy, embolization, and pain management.
Use specialized radiologic equipment and techniques to perform diagnostic, interventional, and invasive procedures within established scope-of-practice guidelines.
Ensure procedures are performed safely and meet quality standards while maintaining patient-centered care.
Prepare patients for procedures and provide comfort.
Act as a scrub technologist while assisting providers during procedures.
Maintain a strict sterile field and adhere to safety protocols.
Respond to patient and family inquiries and provide information about diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.
Collaborate with team members and providers across OU Health to provide patient care.
Conduct post-testing quality reviews to confirm required elements are completed, documented, and aligned with departmental and accreditation standards.
Transfer images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enter technical data and findings, and prepare studies for physician reporting.
Perform quality-control checks, cleaning, disinfection, and equipment maintenance according to manufacturer instructions and regulatory guidelines.
Assist with quality assurance, audits, and performance-improvement tasks as requested.
Provide on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
May engage in teaching students in the radiologic program through OU Health academic partnerships.
May serve as a departmental preceptor, instruct and mentor new or less experienced team members, and assist with onboarding new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Title:

Interventional Radiology Tech - Adult Interventional Radiology - days - Sat, Sun, Mon

Department:

Interventional Radiology

Job Description:

This position may be filled as an Interventional Technologist 1, 2, or 3, depending on individual experience, certifications, education, and other qualifications.

Special Benefits:

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals

Student loan repayment up to $25,000

Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles

Location: 'University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Shift: Full-Time, Days, Sat, Sun, Monday 7a-7p Call required

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Department at OU Medical Center provides advanced, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using image-guided techniques. Our highly specialized team of board-certified interventional radiologists, nurses, and technologists delivers patient-centered care across a wide spectrum of conditions, including neuro and vascular disease, oncology, trauma, and complex organ disorders.

At OU Medical Center, the Interventional Radiology Department is committed to clinical excellence, continuous innovation, and compassionate care, supporting both inpatient and outpatient populations while advancing the field through education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

The Interventional Technologist I assists Physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose, monitor and treat simple to complex conditions, defects and/or diseases without surgery. This position is intended for those who are gaining experience in Interventional Radiology or Invasive Cardiology or are experienced Imaging professionals who wish to begin a career in the discipline.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

Assists Providers in performing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures including but not limited to cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, angiography, device implantation, biopsies, thrombectomy, embolization and pain management.
Utilizes a variety of highly specialized radiologic equipment and techniques to perform a diverse range of diagnostic, interventional and/or invasive procedures in accordance with established scope of practice guidelines.
Ensures procedures are performed safely and with the highest quality standards, maintaining a consistent focus on patient‑centric care.
Assists in preparing patients for procedures and providing comfort.
Acts as a scrub tech while assisting Providers during procedures
Maintains a strict sterile field adhering to safety protocols.
Responds to inquiries from patients and family members, provides clear information regarding diagnostic testing and expected result timelines.
Collaborates with team members across OU Health including Providers to provide exceptional patient care.
Conducts post-testing quality reviews to confirm that all required elements are completed, documented and align with departmental and accreditation standards.
Transfers images and data to the appropriate electronic health system, enters technical data/findings and prepares study for reporting by physician.
Performs quality control checks, cleaning, disinfecting and other equipment maintenance tasks per manufacturer instructions for use and other regulatory guidelines.
Assists with quality assurance, audits and performance improvement tasks as requested.
Provides on-call clinical coverage outside regularly scheduled duty hours on weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned.
May support OU Health's academic partnerships by actively engaging in teaching of students in the radiologic program.
May serve as a departmental preceptor to provide instruction and mentorship to new or less experienced team members. Assists with onboarding of new team members.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Tech I

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A graduate of post-secondary educational program in a health science (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, or paramedic/EMT) as defined by ARRT or CCI.

Completion of JRCERT accredited Military Educational Program is accepted in lieu of other educational requirements.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

ARRT(RT), RCES or RCIS certification required within 18 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications: Tech II

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree required.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in interventional radiography or invasive cardiology required

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

One of the following certifications required at hire: ARRT(RT)(VI), ARRT(RT)(CI), RCES issued by CCI or RCIS issued by CCI

Minimum Qualifications: Tech III

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree required.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in interventional radiography or invasive cardiology required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

One of the following certifications required at hire: ARRT(RT)(VI), ARRT(RT)(CI), RCES issued by CCI or RCIS issued by CCI

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of medical imaging, positioning of patients and medical ethics.
Applies core knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology associated with specialty imaging procedures
Demonstrates ability and skill to apply theory, practices and techniques to perform, post-process, analyze and annotate study data or procedure documentation.
Applies knowledge of sterile fields consistently ensuring a safe environment for the patient
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and patient populations served
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA guidelines and standards.
Ability to prioritize and complete clinical or non-clinical work assignments
Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to work as part of a diverse team and communicate effectively with others.
Displays consistency and dependability by reporting to work as scheduled.
Ability to be sensitive to patients’ physical and psychological needs.
Ability to maintain accurate records and work accurately with names, numbers, and codes. #CB

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

About the Company

OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

OU Health is the flagship academic health system for Oklahoma, partnered with the University of Oklahoma, delivering advanced medical care for severe and life-threatening conditions. Its offerings come from a network of hospitals and specialists that use cutting-edge technology, clinical expertise, and research-driven practices to diagnose and treat patients, educate students, and train clinicians. OU Health differentiates itself through its status as Oklahoma’s academic health center, its collaboration with a major university, and a strong focus on inclusive culture, career development, and continuous improvement to provide compassionate, civil, and patient-centered care. The company aims to become Oklahoma’s destination of choice for healthcare, and to be Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice by attracting and retaining diverse talent who can contribute to innovative patient care and improved outcomes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.7M
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, OK
Founded: Not listed

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