Radiological Technologist - Darien, United States - The Vascular Experts

Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Radiological Technologist Department:
The Vascular Experts

Reports To:
Office Manager

Location(s): The Vascular Experts - Darien

Pay Status:
Full Time / Hourly Non-Exempt

Types of procedures

Peripheral and visceral angiography, stent placement, angioplasty, atherectomy, thrombectomy, central venous access, venograms, IVC filter placement and AV shunt imaging and interventions.

Primary Duties:
Understands how to set, adjust, and control a c-arm fluoroscope to safely apply ionizing radiation for radiographic examinations.
Minimize patient and occupational exposure through shielding, proper techniques and applying the principals of ALARA
Assists physicians in the completion of invasive vascular imaging procedures

Has detailed knowledge of all exams that can be performed in the OBL angiosuite and can explain procedures to patients and their families.

Maintenance and knowledge of how to operate all equipment used in the angiosuite including: Ultrasound, digital subtraction angiography, cine radiography, contrast injector, Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), atherectomy devices and angiojet device.

Familiar with sterile technique and performs the role of scrub or circulator

Extensive knowledge of all products in lab including: Specialty wires, catheters, angioplasty balloons, all varieties of stents, ports and central lines.

Post processing of radiographic images on radiographic equipment and in the PACs system
Inventory management
Prep all procedures and communicate with physicians about necessary equipment, products, and approach
Extensive understanding of anatomy and physiology is important.


Qualifications:

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:
National RT(R) credentialing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and in good standing with the ethics committee
Current State of Connecticut Radiologic Technologist License
Experience with vascular imaging procedures
Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification by date of hire


DESIRED for the position:
Extensive experience with vascular imaging procedures including angiography, PVD interventions, embolization and thrombectomy procedures
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Interventional radiology setting preferred
Vascular Interventional (VI), Cardiovascular (CV), or Cardiac Interventional (CI) Radiography credentials from the ARRT preferred
Current ACLS Provider certification by date of hire