Radiological Technologist

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

Job summary

The Vascular Experts in Darien, CT, is seeking a Radiological Technologist to support interventional vascular imaging procedures. You will operate c-arm fluoroscopy, assist radiologists, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the imaging process.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, sterile technique, post-processing, and collaboration with physicians to optimize imaging outcomes. A CT license, ARRT credentials, and BLS are required, with experience in vascular imaging preferred.

Qualifications

• National RT(R) credentialing with ARRT 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.

Responsibilities

• Set, adjust, and operate a c-arm fluoroscope to perform radiographic exams while minimizing exposure to patients and staff.
• Apply ALARA principles and shielding to reduce radiation exposure.
• Assist physicians during invasive vascular imaging procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and families and provide pre-procedure information.
• Maintain and operate angiosuite equipment (Ultrasound, IVUS, cine radiography, contrast injector).
• Assist with sterile technique; act as scrub or circulator as required.
• Familiar with all products used in the lab (wires, catheters, balloons, stents, ports, central lines).
• Post-process radiographic images and manage PACS data.
• Perform inventory management and prepare for procedures; coordinate equipment and supplies with physicians.
• Maintain strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to vascular imaging.

Skills

Vascular imaging procedures

Patient care

Education

National RT(R) credentialing (ARRT)

Connecticut Radiologic Technologist License

BLS Healthcare Provider

Tools

Interventional radiology equipment

IVUS / angiography devices

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

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.