Interventional Technologist - Interventional Radiology

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$38.63 - $50.46

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• ​Provides clinical services according to cardiac/ interventional radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.
• Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, safety straps, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrates competence in correctly sending images to PACS.
• Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Helps to maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits during interventional procedures
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiological principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies for all utilized modalities.
• Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Assists physicians during all diagnostic and interventional procedures using standard department protocols, appropriate radiation protection, sterile technique, and infection control practices.
• Ensures equipment is operational and notifies appropriate personnel for service and repair. Proficient with troubleshooting equipment issues during procedures.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to Interventionalist to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient care activity, be adaptive to changing department needs. Rotates across both campuses as needed.
• Ensures the accurate patient identification, collection, transferring, labeling, and transporting of lab specimens that are collected during interventional procedures
• Operates specialized equipment, handles medications, aids in observation and monitoring of acute cardiac patient care.
• Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data into the NJ state database
• Performs and review all case billing through hospital information systems and works with management and finance to ensure all billing and charge codes are up to date.
• Manages and orders department inventory ensuring all required supplies are available and that stock expiration is closely monitored.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduation from accredited school of radiological technology. ARRT registered.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Diagnostic Radiography License

• Knowledge and Skills:Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.
• Special Training:Basic computer skills.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:Effective verbal communication skills.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.