Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Interventional Radiology Tech reports to the Imaging Manager. This position is responsible for the direct care of patients having interventional radiologic procedures.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient workflow is maintained to meet departmental standards
• Produce high quality diagnostic images for interpretation by a Radiologist
• Complete all required education and provide education to staff, as needed
• Ensure equipment, operations, and daily functions are maintained to meet Joint Commission standards, as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited radiology program
• Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Radiology license, required. BLS, required. ARRT with IR advanced registry preferred but not required; IR advanced registry must be obtained within one year of the date of hire
• Experience: Previous experience in an acute care imaging services department, preferred.

Work Environment: This position has exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, radiation, and chemicals common in Imaging departments. This position spends 60% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 40% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.