Per Diem Radiologic Technologist
Posted
Job Title: Radiologic Technologist
Reports To: Practice Administrator
Location(s): Vascular Care Specialists
Pay Status: Per Diem / Hourly Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
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 angio suite and can explain procedures to patients and their families.
- Maintenance and knowledge of how to operate all equipment used in the angio suite 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:
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 Massachusetts 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