Interventional Radiology Technologist

Job Description

The Interventional Radiology Technologist role is crucial in providing high-quality care while assisting with diagnostic and interventional procedures in a combined lab setting, primarily focusing on interventional radiology. The position involves both scrubbing and circulating during various procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers during diagnostic and interventional radiology and cardiology procedures.
• Scrub and circulate in the Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Administer medications as directed by the RN.
• Participate in a call rotation, covering a minimum of seven call days each month.
• Respond to urgent/emergent cardiology and interventional radiology procedures, maintaining a callback time of 30 minutes for STEMIs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related role.
• Must have interventional radiology experience, with 90% of duties focused in this area.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BCLS, and either ARRT or RCIS.
• Ability to perform EKG lead placement is preferred.

Work Schedule and Requirements

• Full-time position with an 8-hour day schedule from 07:30 to 16:00.
• Every third weekend commitment is required.
• No float requirement; unit orientation ranges from 40 to 80 hours.
• Strict adherence to scheduling guidelines, including no holiday requests for time off.

Patient Population

This role primarily involves working with adults and geriatric patients, particularly those undergoing procedures related to vice implants, such as PPM and ICD placements.

Special Equipment Used

• GE MAC Lab
• Philips iFR/IVUS
• Canon and GE Labs
• Angio Jet, Pneumbra, EKOS, Inari
• CSI Atherectomy System
• Bovi System for Implanta Plasma Blade Cutter
• Radiofrequency Ablation Unit
• Venous Closure Unit, Sono Site
• S2000 Ultrasound Unit, IABP, Impella

Additional Notes

Scrubs will be provided for the duration of employment. All candidates must be available for interviews, and please indicate your availability when applying.