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Radiological Technologist

The Vascular Experts
Watertown, CTPosted Today
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Job Id:  335 # of Openings:  1
Job Description
Job Title: Radiological Technologist: The Vascular Experts
Reports To: Office Manager
Location(s): The Vascular Experts  Watertown
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
 

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