Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Title: Interventional Radiology Technologist
Location: Charlotte, NC
Facility: CMC Main
Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple Shift Options
Pay Range:

• Tech I: $34.90 - $52.35/hr
• Tech III: $40.30 - $60.45/hr

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000
Openings: 2
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Overview

A leading healthcare system in Charlotte, NC is seeking experienced Interventional Radiology Technologists to join a fast-paced, team-oriented Radiology Special Studies department.

This role supports invasive angiographic and interventional procedures in the Interventional Radiology Suite. The IR Tech will scrub and circulate procedures, assist with total patient care during and after procedures, and monitor patients throughout their time in the Interventional Radiology area.

This is an urgent need with multiple schedule options available.

Available Schedules

• Monday to Friday, weekdays
• Monday to Thursday, 4x10s, 3rd shift
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 3x12s, 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate Interventional Radiology procedures
• Perform specialized radiography and fluoroscopic coverage during interventional and angiographic procedures under physician direction
• Prepare and explain procedures to patients
• Support patient comfort and safety throughout procedures
• Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by licensed staff
• Provide supplies needed for diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures
• Remove catheters/sheaths and apply direct pressure or clamps as appropriate
• Record and process hemodynamic reports, contrast media records, and charges accurately
• Enter patient data and inventory into the WITT program
• Send imaging for physician review
• Communicate equipment issues to leadership or the department engineer

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program or accredited Radiology Interventional Program
• ARRT (R) required
• BLS required through AHA or ARC
• Interventional Radiology experience required
• Stroke and trauma experience required
• RCIS candidates accepted
• Must be able to take call
• Must live within a 30-minute response time for call coverage

Preferred Experience

• 1 year of diagnostic radiology experience
• 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience

Patient Population

• Pediatric to adult patients
• Outpatient and inpatient settings

Call Requirement

This role includes back-up call coverage. The facility has a 3rd shift IR team, so call responsibility is primarily back-up coverage in case of a second stroke, trauma, or other emergent procedure requiring an additional team.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing and walking while wearing 10 to 15-pound lead radiation protection aprons. The role includes exposure to radiation, blood, and bodily fluids, and requires strong manual dexterity, normal vision, good hand-eye coordination, and constant concentration during procedures.

Growth Opportunity

After completing orientation, team members are eligible for the Tech Ladder Program. This competency-based tier program offers a 5% increase for each tier, with the potential for up to a 10% increase from base pay.

Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Competitive base pay
• Merit increases
• Employer contributions to 401(k) retirement savings
• Maternity benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Annual performance-based incentive program
• Wellness program and incentives

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $5,000 relocation assistance
• Multiple schedule options
• Strong growth opportunity through the Tech Ladder Program
• Fast-paced IR environment with stroke and trauma cases
• Team-oriented culture with strong clinical support