Vascular Specialist

saintlukes; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City, MO seeks a Radiologic Technologist to support vascular interventional procedures in the Operating Room. You will assist the surgeon elbow to elbow, hand instruments, manage wires and catheters, and ensure aseptic technique and imaging guidance.

Two years of relevant experience and an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology, plus BLS certification, are required. This is a full-time day position.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Associate Degree - Radiologic Technology

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of direct primary care during vascular interventional procedures.
• Passes instruments and manages wires, catheters & balloons for the surgeon.
• Maintains aseptic technique and supports radiographic imaging during procedures.
• Collaborates with other healthcare staff to enhance patient care.
• Performs multi-skilled clinical and surgical functions as needed.
• Ensures sterile instrumentation is obtained and handoffs are communicated after procedures.
• Participates in at least two education or training programs annually or serves as a preceptor.

Education

Associate Degree - Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Description

• Within the organizational structure of the Operating Room, assists in the delivery of direct primary care to the patient experiencing vascular interventional procedures. The vascular specialist will assist the surgeon elbow to elbow passing instruments, managing wires, catheters & balloons. Incumbents in this position assist physicians by implementing and performing vascular surgery plan of care using standards of A.O.R.N. aseptic technique peripheral vascular anatomy and physiology radiographic imaging technique and principles of vascular intervention technology.
• Individualizes and modifies care according to the patient's needs
• Collaborates with other healthcare employees to enhance the provision of patient care
• Assumes a multi-skilled role, performing clinical and surgical functions
• Ensures appropriate supplies have been obtained for all surgical procedures performed
• Obtains necessary sterile instrumentation prior to procedures and hands-off contaminated instrumentation to decontamination with appropriate communication following procedures
• Participates in at least two education or training programs annually or serves as a preceptor e.g., mentoring, teaching peers, department in-service
• Supports quality and change projects
• Participates in department level meetings

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: 2 years
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Associate Degree - Radiologic Technology

Job Details

• Full Time
• Day (United States of America)