Overview

We are recruiting an IR Technologist in San Diego, CA for a full-time, in-person position supporting Naval Medical Center San Diego. The Interventional Radiology Technologist assists with diagnostic and interventional procedures, operates imaging equipment, and supports patient preparation, monitoring, and procedural documentation.

This role serves as a primary assistant to the interventional radiologist and can function as the primary circulator during cases. The work involves specialized sterile setups, procedure-specific equipment and supplies, and coordination with physicians and other members of the clinical team.

Schedule

Scheduled work consists of eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., including holidays. On-call coverage is 4:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. Each technologist provides one week of call no more frequently than every four weeks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate angiographic imaging systems, CT, and ultrasound equipment. Position patients, determine preparation needs, and adjust techniques for anatomy, injuries, illness, or physical limitations.
• Assist with arterial and venous procedures such as chemoembolization, uterine fibroid and pelvic or gonadal vein embolization, thrombolysis, thrombectomy, angioplasty, stent placement, fistulograms, shuntograms, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts, and foreign body removal. Support nonvascular procedures including gastrointestinal and urinary studies, drainage procedures, and biopsies.
• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical setups, anticipate procedural needs, and follow universal precautions and infection-control requirements. Maintain instrument, linen, and supply stocks and ensure instruments are cleaned and resterilized.
• Explain procedures to patients, assist with positioning, and observe and report symptoms or adverse reactions to contrast media. Recognize emergencies requiring resuscitation and institute necessary emergency measures.
• Review clinical history, prior studies, pertinent laboratory results, allergies, medications, and other required documentation to confirm readiness for procedures. Coordinate with physicians regarding the clinical history and requested examination.
• Triage and schedule patients, prioritize urgent cases, and rearrange schedules when needed. Document arrival, departure, completed tests, and procedures; maintain and archive records and assist with workload statistics.
• Process digital images and send appropriate series to the radiologist for interpretation according to facility protocols. Recognize normal variants and anatomical changes resulting from medical or surgical procedures.
• Perform equipment warmups, calibrations, quality-control tasks, and operator-level maintenance. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors, report problems, initiate repair procedures, and document trouble calls.
• Follow radiation safety policies and procedures. Maintain current knowledge of evolving IR techniques and assist in training students and military technologists.
• Participate in rotating after-hours call for angiographic and interventional studies.

Physical Requirements

The work requires prolonged standing and walking, bending, and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Positioning unconscious or disabled patients may require effort and awkward positions; heavier patient transfers may require assistance. Frequent movement is needed to prepare rooms and equipment between cases.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduation from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
• At least one year of experience as an IR Technologist within the past two years.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• Ability to pass a government background check/security clearance.

Apply

To learn more, contact Audrey Williams at Frontera Search Partners: awilliams@fronterasearch.com. You can also choose a time on Audrey's calendar to discuss the role.