Interventional Radiology Technologist I: Interventional Radiology

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Interventional Radiology Technologist I works in collaboration with the technical supervisor and medical director to provide high quality routine/general diagnostic special procedures and interventional studies. The technologist provides education to the patient/family about these procedures, as well as pre/post procedure instructions as applicable. The technologist efficiently and accurately documents all procedures, patient related events, and equipment issues. Call responsibility is required. Performs other duties as assigned.

All Interventional Technologists project an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct and support the Radiology Department mission. They participate in the continuous quality improvement process while maintaining a working knowledge and following all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. This knowledge may include the use of specialized instrumentation and quality control requirements, as well as specific regulatory requirements of Title 22, California Licensing & Certification of Health Facilities and Title 17, California Radiation Control Regulations. Performs other duties as assigned that do not violate laws or regulations that require personnel with special licensure.

Education and Experience

• All departments: Associates Degree or higher. Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program
• For Interventional Radiology department only - one year of previous continuous hospital experience in special procedures or equivalent is required but department may cross train for advancement within the organization. Completes two (2) units of mandatory stroke specific training/education annually as required.
• For Cardiology departments only – previous cardiac, endovascular or electrophysiology experience preferred.

License Required

• California State Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) License (CRTXR)
• Fluoroscopy License (CRTFL)

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS certification (BLS)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Radiology certification (RTR)

Certifications Preferred

• Interventional Radiology department only: ARRT post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional (VI) Radiography (RTVI)

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

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Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.