Interventional Technologist I: Cath Lab Specialist

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking an Interventional Technologist to prepare and assist physicians during complex interventional procedures, ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety. You will ready the procedure room, operate advanced imaging equipment, monitor vitals, and assist with instruments while maintaining sterile fields.

The role requires graduates from an accredited Radiologic Technology program and multiple ARRT certifications, with CPR and ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology, upon hire.
Medical Radiographer: KY, upon hire
Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or
Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

Responsibilities

Operate c-arm radiation equipment and provide radiation protection.
Prepare sterile fields; function as scrub assistant and hemodynamic monitor.
Know devices in Cath Lab/IR/Endovascular inventory (atherectomy, IABP, IVUS, Impella, CTO, DES, DCB, OCT, thrombectomy, coils).
Perform PCI, PTCA, PTA, cerebral/visceral angiography and interventions, stent placement, line placements, dialysis access maintenance, Pacemaker/ICD implant.
Demonstrate rapid decision making, critical thinking, and clinical leadership; act as a preceptor.
Provide patient/family education related to procedure and cardiovascular risk factors.
Assist nursing staff in patient care and report deviations to nurse leader.