Responsibilities:
The Special Procedures Technician performs advanced imaging and interventional procedures under the direction of a radiologist. This role involves operating specialized equipment, assisting with minimally invasive procedures, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process. Prepare and maintain the procedure room, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.
Maintain a professional image and deliver excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues in alignment with Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
Prepare and position patients for specialized procedures such as angiography, interventional radiology, and cardiac catheterization.
Operate fluoroscopy and other advanced imaging equipment during procedures, ensuring diagnostic image quality.
Assist physicians with sterile technique, procedural setup, and on-call assignments as needed.
Monitor patient vital signs throughout procedures and respond promptly to any changes or emergencies.
Document all procedures accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) and maintain compliance with organizational policies.
Ensure radiation safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance; perform routine equipment checks and quality control measures.
Select and apply appropriate technical factors based on patient body habitus, pathology, and anatomy.
Continue professional development through ongoing education programs and in-service training.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1-2 years of experience in diagnostic imaging; prior experience in interventional or special procedures preferred.
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program required.
ARRT Certification in Radiography required
Additional certification in Cardiac-Interventional (CI) or Vascular-Interventional (VI) preferred.
State licensure as required.
BLS and ACLS required
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow – we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services.
The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River. We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach with physician practices, outpatient services and a free-standing emergency department.
Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of 850 physicians and 2,700 registered nurses, and approximately 15,000 team members. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
