Surgical Technologist/ Surgical Assistant

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 Surgical Technologist/Surgical Scrub Assistant to support physicians in invasive vascular procedures. You will operate in the angiosuite alongside the team, ensuring sterile technique and precise equipment handling.

Responsibilities include pre-procedure prep, device management, image post-processing, and close communication with surgeons to optimize patient care. Prior first-assist and endovascular experience is preferred; BLS is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Procedural coordination

Team communication

Education

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Digital subtraction angiography equipment

Cine radiography

PACs system

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

Angiography equipment

Job description

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

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

DESIRED

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