Registered Radiologic Technologist

The Vascular Experts; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Vascular Experts in Darien, CT seeks a Registered Radiologic Technologist to support interventional vascular procedures. The role requires operating a C-arm fluoroscope, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting physicians during invasive imaging in the angiosuite.

Candidates should have ARRT RT(R) credentialing and Connecticut license, with experience in vascular imaging and ALARA practices. BLS is required; ACLS preferred, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative clinical

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT RT(R) credentialing and CT licensure in good standing.
• BLS certification by date of hire.
• Experience with vascular imaging procedures preferred.
• ACLS certification by date of hire (desired).

Responsibilities

• Set, adjust, and operate a C-arm fluoroscope to perform radiographic examinations.
• Minimize patient and occupational exposure using ALARA principles.
• Assist physicians in invasive vascular imaging procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and families; knowledge of angiosuite exams.
• Operate and maintain angiosuite equipment: ultrasound, DSA, cine, contrast injector, IVUS, atherectomy devices.
• Maintain sterile technique as scrub or circulator.
• Know products used in lab and prep equipment; communicate needs to physicians.
• Post-process radiographic images and manage PACs.
• Inventory management and procedure prep coordination.
• Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Vascular imaging procedures

ALARA safety principles

Education

ARRT RT(R) credentialing

Connecticut Radiologic Technologist License

BLS Healthcare Provider

Tools

C-arm fluoroscope

Ultrasound / IVUS

PACs system

Job description

Position:Registered Radiologic Technologist

Location: Darien, CT

Job Id:379

# of Openings:1

Job Title:Registered Radiological Technologist

Reports To: Office Manager

Location(s): The Vascular Experts - Darien

Job Title:Registered Radiological Technologist Reports To: Office Manager Location(s): The Vascular Experts - Darien Schedule: Full Time and Monday-Friday

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:

REQUIREDfor 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

DESIREDfor 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
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time employees