Per Diem Radiologic Technologist

New York Vascular Group; Town of Cornwall (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vascular surgery group in Cornwall, NY, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with specialized experience in vascular imaging procedures. The role involves prepping patients, assisting in interventional procedures, and managing equipment and inventory in the Angio Suite. Candidates must have a National RT(R) credential, a current New York Radiologic Technologist License, and certification in BLS Healthcare. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic medical environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience with vascular imaging procedures and interventional radiology.
• Must hold a current State of New York Radiologic Technologist License.
• BLS certification must be current by the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prep patients for procedures and communicate with physicians.
• Assist in invasive vascular imaging procedures.
• Manage inventory and operate all angiosuite equipment.

Skills

Vascular imaging procedures

Interventional Radiology knowledge

C-arm fluoroscope operation

Sterile technique

Inventory management

Communication with physicians

Education

National RT(R) credentialing

State of New York Radiologic Technologist License

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital subtraction angiography equipment

Contrast injector

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

Job description

Location: Cornwall, NY

Job Id: 133

# of Openings: 1

Job Description

New York Vascular Group is part of a large group of Board-Certified Vascular Surgeons with several locations in the North East. The Cornwall, NY location is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with experience in vascular procedures for our office based Angio Suite. The Radiologic Technologist responsibilities include prepping patients, scrubbing for procedures, timely room turnover, maintaining/ordering inventory, and other assigned tasks. Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab experience are required.

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

• National RT(R) credentialing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and in good standing with the ethics committee.
• Current State of New York Radiologic Technologist License.
• Experience with vascular imaging procedures.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification by date of hire.

Desired

• 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.