Radiologic Technologist - Interventional - Electrophysiology

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an Interventional Radiologic Technologist - Electrophysiology to support the EP team. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic radiologic procedures, scrubbing and circulating during cases, and ensuring patient safety and radiation protection.

The position requires an accredited radiology program graduate, radiography licensure, and ARRT certification, with CT licensure and CI/RCIS credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a radiology program with appropriate state licensure.
• Two years staff radiology experience preferred; cardiac interventional experience preferred.
• Active CT state radiographer license; ARRT Radiography certification.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Cardiac interventional radiography (CI) preferred or RCIS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures with appropriate exposure factors.
• Scrubs, circulates, and monitors during procedures using sterile technique.
• Document procedure data in RIS and transfer annotated images to PACS.
• Review orders and patient data to ensure proper preparation and correct procedure.
• Maintain radiation safety and ALARA principles during imaging.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and supervise radiology students.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Radiography

Cath lab

ALARA safety

BLS ACLS

Education

Radiology program

Bachelors preferred

Tools

RIS

PACS

CT scanner

Cardiac imaging

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008) Shift Detail: 36 Hours 3-12 hours shifts 630a-7pm 1 Saturday every 5th Saturday No Sundays or Holidays Interventional Radiologic Technologist - Electrophysiology Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists - increasing collaboration and care coordination - all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. The award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care, offering heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research. Job Summary This position is an integral member of the EP team providing procedural care support and a variety of radiologic diagnostic procedures while practicing excellent patient care and radiation safety, observing all principles to ALARA. Demonstrates efficiency in all EP procedures and equipment as applicable. Key Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventional procedures by selecting the correct exposure factors utilizing the assessment of patient age, pathology and diagnosis to produce technically accurate images to support quality diagnosis.
• Participates in the primary roles of scrubbing, circulating and monitoring during procedures using proper sterile techniques to aid in the procedure and assist in the observation of patients.
• Accurately record/document pertinent procedure data into log book, daily information sheet, and Radiology Information System [RIS]; transfers correctly annotated images into PACS.
• Assesses physician's order and patient's CPOE requisition for completeness by reviewing the clinical information, pertinent laboratory results and patient's chart to ensure proper patient preparation and correct procedure administered.
• Practices radiation safety management through the appropriate use of shielding and selection of correct exposure factors while adhering to radiation standards in compliance with regulatory agencies and patient protection requirements.
• Participates in performance improvement and continued quality improvement
• Supervise radiology student during clinical rotation.

Qualifications Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited Radiology program (Bachelors preferred) Two (2) Years Staff Radiology Technology Experience Preferred 1 year of Cardiac Interventional Experience preferred

• Active CT State Radiographer license.
• ARRT Registry - Radiography (R)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) - preferred
• Or - Certified of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist (RCIS) by CCI - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Ability Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of diagnostic and conduction system studies, hemodynamics, calculations and percutaneous intervention, imaging and acquisition and equipment
• Working knowledge and expertise with all equipment and supplies utilized in the Cath Lab and radiation safety.

Knowledge of patient interaction and management including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patient needs. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.