Intervention Radiological Technologist I

Shine; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Interventional Radiological Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for preparing equipment and patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, assisting cardiologists in various interventions, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. With a generous sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits starting from day one, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you're passionate about radiologic technology and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of Radiologic Technology school with ARRT registry and NYS license required.
• Must attain Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credential within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and patients for cardiac procedures in Cath Lab and EP Lab.
• Assist cardiologists in various cardiac procedures and monitor patient data.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Cardiac Catheterization

Sterile Technique

BLS Certification

Troubleshooting

Education

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school

Current ARRT registry

NYS license in Radiologic Technology

Tools

MacLab

Centricity system

Job description

Intervention Radiological Technologist I

• Location: Schenectady, NY
• Facility: Ellis Hospital
• Schedule: Full Time (40 Hours) - Days
• Job Category: Licensed Professionals (Non-Nursing)

Ellis Medicine is offering a sign-on and retention bonus of $15,000!

WHAT DOES ELLIS MEDICINE OFFER AN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST?

Ellis Medicine also has GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefit offerings that start DAY ONE!

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance

WHAT WILL I DO AS AN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

The Interventional Radiologic Technologist I (Rad Tech) will perform all responsibilities in either the Cath Lab or EP lab settings, acquiring the knowledge and skill to operate all equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and assist in all procedures.

Cath Lab:

• Scrub utilizing sterile technique and assist interventional cardiologists with diagnostic & interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Assist with IVUS/FFR & other diagnostic intra-procedural tools
• Rotational atherectomy (Rotoblator)
• Assist with insertion of Impella/IABP/Temporary Pacemaker
• STEMI/NSTEMI
• Structural Heart Procedures (e.g., TAVR, Watchman, MitraClip, PFO Closures)

EP Lab:

• Scrub utilizing sterile technique and assist cardiologists with electrophysiology procedures.
• Pacemaker and/or AICD implants
• Generator changes/lead revisions
• EP studies/ablations

Additional Daily Duties:

• Demonstrate a team leader approach, including taking initiatives to correct problems.
• Become familiar with various equipment.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and communicating with vendors for malfunctions.
• Assist as a preceptor, training new staff members.
• Provide scheduled STEMI on-call coverage as monitor tech and scrub on a rotating basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Cath Lab:

• Prepare equipment and patients for Cardiac Catheterization Procedures.
• Assist cardiologists in Cardiac Catheterization, PTCA, Rotablator, Stents, IABP, and deployment of hemostatic devices.
• Monitor and record patient EKG, hemodynamic pressures, and other data during all procedures using MacLab.
• Follow protocols for producing single patient records for the Centricity system.
• Understand the technical aspects of all devices and equipment used.
• Assist in general cath lab duties (e.g., stocking rooms, organizing procedure rooms).

EP Lab:

• Prepare equipment and patients for Pacemaker Insertions, EP studies, ablations, ICD tests, and event recorders.
• Assist cardiologists in diagnostic cardiac catheterization, EP studies, ablations, ICD tests, and event recorders.
• Follow protocols for producing single patient records for the Centricity system.
• Understand the technical aspects of all devices and equipment used.
• Assist in general cath lab duties (e.g., stocking rooms, organizing procedure rooms).

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE AN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school with current ARRT registry and possess a current NYS license in Radiologic Technology.
• Attain the credential of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist or Cardiac-Interventional Radiology within 24 months of hire.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Cardiac experience preferred but not required.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $33.71-$50.56. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.