Vascular Technologist I - Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sayre is seeking a Radiological Technologist to assist physicians with interventional procedures. The role involves setting up sterile environments, managing medical devices, and patient care. Candidates must have a high school diploma, ARRT certification, and at least one year of radiological technologist experience. Prior experience in an IR or cardiology lab is preferred. This position involves various essential functions and duties to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year radiological technologist experience.
• Prior experience in an IR or Cardiology lab is preferred.
• Minimum of one year radiologic technologist experience; IR or Cardiology lab preferred.
• Ability to assist physicians and maintain sterile technique.
• Call coverage may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with procedures and performs patient care duties.
• Prepares sterile table and environment for procedures.
• Manages the sterile area and operates medical devices.
• Manages sterile area and operates medical devices with physician assistance.
• Knows imaging equipment functions in Interventional Radiology and Hybrid OR.
• Uses HIS/RIS systems related to Interventional Radiology.
• Provide call coverage during off hours.

Skills

Assisting physicians

Sterile technique

Patient positioning

Imaging equipment operation

Knowledge of HIS/RIS systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ARRT® certification

Advanced certification ARRT®(VI) or ARRT®(CV)

Tools

Imaging equipment controls

Job description

Position Summary

The primary responsibility is to set up and assist physicians in performing a variety of special studies, including interventional procedures, which often requires sterile technique, the introduction of a medical devices into designated areas of the body and digital processing of imaging.

Education, License & Cert

High School Diploma or equivalent. Licenses: ARRT® certification required, Advanced certification ARRT®(VI) or ARRT®(CV) preferred.

Experience

Minimum of one year radiological technologist experience. Prior experience in an IR or Cardiology lab is preferred.

Essential Functions

1. Assists physicians with procedures, performs patient care duties according to standard care plan, physician preference, policy and procedure.
2. Prepares sterile table and environment for angiographic procedures.
3. Positions patient to image anatomic structures.
4. Manages the sterile area and can appropriately operate all medical devices with the assistance of the physician.
5. Knows the functions and controls of the imaging equipment within Interventional Radiology and the Hybrid OR.
6. Knowledge of the HIS/RIS computer systems as it relates to Interventional Radiology.
7. Provide call coverage during off hours.

Other Duties

1. Maintains clean work area.
2. Performs post processing of imaging.
3. Completes all required consents and paperwork documentation.
4. All other duties as assigned.