Operate extremely technical imaging equipment and apply ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with standard operating procedures, according to departmental policies, procedures/ protocols and as appropriate for the patient. - Position patients according to department policies/procedures; move or assist patients onto tables; provide for the patient’s comfort during procedures; perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, utilizing image-guided surgical procedures, sterile techniques and radiographic techniques. - Operate Radiographic/ Fluoroscopic equipment to obtain radiographic images; critique radiographs for quality and accuracy; provide radiation protection in accordance with regulations; select accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis; assist physicians with specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures by handling equipment, preparing procedure and instrument trays. - Prepare radiopaque materials for administration by Radiologist; open contrast material, maintaining integrity of sterile syringes, needles, and draws-up contrast for injection in accordance with departmental procedures. - Clean and disinfect equipment and procedure room; troubleshoot technical and mechanical problems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Three years as a Radiologic Technologist. One year of recent experience in Interventional Radiology (IR) is desired but not required. License/ Certificate: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Certified Radiologic Technologist in the State of California (CRT) is required. Possession of a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Certification in Cardiovascular – Interventional Radiography (CV) or Cardiac – Interventional Radiography (CI) issued by ARRT or as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is preferred but not required.