Surgical Technologist/ Surgical Assistant

The Vascular Experts; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vascular Experts in Darien, CT is seeking a Surgical Technologist/Surgical Scrub Assistant to support physicians during invasive vascular procedures in the angio suite. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining angiosuite equipment, ensuring sterile technique, preparing all necessary supplies, and communicating with the team to optimize patient care.

The ideal candidate has first assist experience in sterile procedures, endovascular procedure exposure, and a current BLS

Qualifications

• Experience with first assist in sterile procedures.
• Experience with endovascular procedures.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in invasive vascular procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and families.
• Operate angiosuite equipment and imaging systems.
• Maintain sterile technique as scrub or circulator.
• Inventory management of lab products and supplies.

Skills

First assist in sterile procedures

Endovascular procedures

BLS certification

Job description

Position:Surgical Technologist/ Surgical Assistant

Location: Darien, CT

Job Id:367

# of Openings:1

Job Title:Surgical Technologist/Surgical Scrub Assistant

Reports To: Office Manager

Location(s): The Vascular Experts - Darien

Job Title:Surgical Technologist/Surgical Scrub Assistant 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

• Assists physicians in the completion of invasive vascular 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, Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), atherectomy devices and angiojet device. This excludes the generation of x-ray or the setting of technique for radiographic equipment (to be performed by physician or Radiologic Technologist).
• 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

• Experience with first assist in sterile procedures
• Experience with endovascular procedures
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification by date of hire

DESIRED for the position

• Extensive experience with endovascular procedures including angiography, PVD interventions, embolization and thrombectomy procedures
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in vascular-interventional setting preferred