Interventional Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Interventional Radiology Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic at
Christus Health summary: The Interventional Radiology Technologist
operates specialized imaging equipment such as fluoroscopy, CT,
laser, and ultrasonography to assist in vascular and neuroradiology
procedures. They manage patient flow, perform circulator and scrub
roles, assist with patient care, maintain equipment, and ensure
compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires
relevant licensure, ongoing education, and collaboration with
healthcare teams to support diagnostic and interventional radiology
services. Description Summary: This Interventional Radiology (IR)
Technologist is responsible for helping perform a variety of
complex specialized tasks, including but not limited to, operating
fluoroscopy, computed tomography, laser, and ultrasonography
equipment during vascular and neuroradiology angiographic and
interventional procedures. This individual is responsible for
helping develop and implement systems to ensure the smooth and
efficient flow of patients for procedures in the Interventional
labs. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
circulating and scrubbing roles during procedures, patient
teaching, assisting with patient care within the scope of practice,
inventory management, and schedule coordination. The IR
Technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance,
participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing
and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in
ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their
scope of licensure. The IR Technologist will adhere to, and
maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by
management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the
organization's mission, values, and culture. Responsibilities: •
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies:
Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. •
Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health. •
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies
with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance,
confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. • Promotes staff
growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with
management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work
environment. • Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by
providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring
physicians. • Performs all duties in a manner that protects the
confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any
confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance
of assigned job duties. • Appropriately adapt assigned patient
assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the
unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific,
and other developmental needs of each patient served. • Ensures
compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as
deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and
other regulatory entities. • Performs examinations/procedures as
needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the
Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented
competencies. • Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts
and at other campuses as needed or required. • Ensures completed
exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS. • Ability to follow
PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any
problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if
needed. • Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to
the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate
follow-up. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements:
Education/Skills • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology
Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
Experience • 1 year of training/experience in special procedures
preferred • Basic computer experience required Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications • Radiography (R) by ARRT is
required • Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by ARRT is
required within 2 years • State Licensure required • Texas: MRT by
TMB • Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE • New Mexico: RRT by
MIRTP NMED • BLS required • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
preferred Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law
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