Radiological Technologist

The Vascular Experts; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vascular Experts in Darien, CT seeks a Radiological Technologist to support interventional vascular imaging procedures in the angiosuite. You will operate a C-arm fluoroscope, ensure ALARA practices, and assist physicians during invasive procedures.

The role requires ARRT RT(R) credentialing, CT license in Connecticut, and current BLS; vascular imaging experience is highly desired. You will maintain equipment, prep supplies, and communicate with patients and staff to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: ARRT RT(R) credentialing; CT license; BLS; vascular imaging experience.
• DESIRED: ACLS Provider certification by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set, adjust, and control a C-arm fluoroscope to safely apply ionizing radiation.
• Minimize patient and occupational exposure through shielding and ALARA principles.
• Assist physicians in completing invasive vascular imaging procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; ensure informed consent and comfort.
• Maintain and operate all angiosuite equipment: ultrasound, DSA, cine radiography, contrast injector, IVUS, atherectomy devices.
• Scrub or circulator role; maintain sterile technique and inventory of implants and supplies.
• Prep all procedures; coordinate with physicians on equipment, products, and approach.
• Maintain knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to procedures.
• Post-process radiographic images and manage PACS workflow.

Skills

ALARA adherence

Sterile technique

Interventional radiology support

Patient communication

Education

ARRT RT(R) credentialing

Connecticut Radiologic Technologist License

BLS Healthcare Provider

ACLS certification (preferred)

Tools

C-arm fluoroscope

Angiography equipment

PACS

Contrast injector

IVUS

Job description

Job Title: Radiological Technologist: The Vascular Experts

Reports To: Office Manager

Location(s): The Vascular Experts - Darien

Pay Status: Full Time / Hourly Non-Exempt

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 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 Connecticut 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.