Endovascular Procedure Technologist | Cath Lab

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

5d•$41 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Endovascular Hybrid Special Procedure Technologist assists physicians with surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures in a hybrid operating room that combines surgical and imaging equipment. The role provides technical assistance with medical devices and imaging systems and may function in scrub, monitor, and imaging-management capacities. The technologist supports surgical and endovascular procedures, specializing in minimally invasive and advanced hybrid techniques while caring for patients. The position integrates surgical and imaging concepts in the hybrid operating room. The technologist prepares equipment and procedure trays, assists physicians directly, operates and supports medical and imaging equipment, and performs documentation and billing-related tasks. Fluoroscopy may be operated under physician supervision as needed. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Applied Science.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment, with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification from an accredited university or accredited training professionals, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Five or more years of cardiology experience.
Five or more years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Integrate surgical and imaging concepts within the hybrid operating room.
Demonstrate knowledge of patient positioning, radiation-safety quality-control principles, and image post-processing, and plan work independently.
Upload appropriate diagnostic images before the procedure day.
Provide direct, hands-on assistance to physicians during endovascular and surgical procedures.
Operate and provide technical support for medical devices, imaging systems, and other surgical equipment.
Operate fluoroscopy under physician supervision as needed.
Ensure procedures and related supplies are documented and billed correctly.
Use required computer programs and manual downtime processes competently.
Prepare procedure trays and equipment according to physician preferences.
Function as a scrub technologist and handle surgical instruments while assisting the physician.
Act as a procedure monitor and document appropriate information in the patient’s chart.
Perform additional duties as assigned.