Interventional Radiology Technologist Extern
Cape Fear Valley Health
Summary
This position provides a 4–6 month transition program designed to provide hands-on clinical experience and advanced training in a fast-paced procedural environment. Externs work under the guidance of experienced IR/Cath Lab professionals while completing a structured orientation and competency-based training program. Successful completion may lead to placement into a permanent IR Technologist or Cath Lab Technologist role. Externs who do not complete the program may be able to transition into an X-Ray Technologist role if available.
Job description
Major Job Functions
- Participate in a structured externship program within the IR/Cath Lab setting
- Assist with interventional and diagnostic imaging procedures
- Prepare patients, equipment and procedure rooms in accordance with safety standards
- Maintain sterile technique and support physicians during procedures
- Rotate through assigned clinical areas to gain real-time experience
- Complete required competencies and training assessments
- Collaborate with radiology and Cath Lab teams to ensure high-quality patient care
- Adhere to departmental policies, safety protocols, and regulatory standards
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training
- Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology program required
- Current ARRT certification or registry eligible required
- Must attempt registry certification within 1 year and gain certification within 2 years of the hire date
- BLS certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe) required
- Participation in a modified X-Ray Tech orientation within the first 30 days of hire required
- Completion of all required competencies during externship required
Work Experience
- 1 year of clinical or externship experience in radiology with strong interest in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab specialty preferred
- Internal CFV candidates must be employed with CFV for a minimum of 6 months and have no active disciplinary actions
Physical Requirements
- Ability to be available for occasional weekend clinical experiences (Saturday/Sunday)
- Ability to comply with attendance expectations (call-outs must be reported appropriately)
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology program required
- Current ARRT certification or registry eligible required
- Must attempt registry certification within 1 year and gain certification within 2 years of the hire date
- BLS certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe) required
- Participation in a modified X-Ray Tech orientation within the first 30 days of hire required
- Completion of all required competencies during externship required
- 1 year of clinical or externship experience in radiology with strong interest in Interventional Radiology or Cath Lab specialty preferred
- Internal CFV candidates must be employed with CFV for a minimum of 6 months and have no active disciplinary actions
- Ability to be available for occasional weekend clinical experiences (Saturday/Sunday)
- Ability to comply with attendance expectations (call-outs must be reported appropriately)
Company overview
Cape Fear Valley Health is a comprehensive regional healthcare system based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving southeastern North Carolina and surrounding regions. Established in 1956, it has grown to become North Carolina's 8th largest health system, operating as a private not-for-profit organization with 7,500 employees and over 1,000 physicians. The system encompasses eight hospitals with 988 total beds, including Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, and Harnett Health facilities. Annually, the system serves more than 1 million inpatient and outpatient visits across its network of over 150 locations. Cape Fear Valley Health specializes in cardiac care, cancer treatment, surgical services, neuroscience, pediatrics, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and behavioral health. The organization has earned numerous national recognitions including Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care, IBM Watson Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital, and The Leapfrog Group Grade-A for Patient Safety. With a mission to provide exceptional healthcare for all patients, the system emphasizes patient-centered care, innovation, and community service while maintaining multiple disease-specific certifications from The Joint Commission.