Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Cape Fear Academy

Job Family

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

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.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. 

• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• None

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)

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity