Intervention Radiological Technologist I

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Radiologic Technologist I (Rad Tech) will be able to perform all responsibilities in either the Cath Lab or EP lab settings. Will acquire the knowledge and skill to operate all equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and assist in all procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories.

Cath Lab: Under minimal supervision, the Rad Tech will scrub utilizing sterile technique and assist interventional cardiologists with diagnostic & interventional cardiac catheterization procedures as follows:
Diagnostic/Interventional Cardiac Cath
Assist with IVUS/FFR & other diagnostic intra-procedural tools
Coronary angioplasty (ballooning & stenting)
Rotational atherectomy (Rotoblator)
Assist with insertion of Impella/IABP/Temporary Pacemaker
STEMI/NSTEMI
Structural Heart Procedures including, but not limited to (i.e. TAVR, Watchman, MitraClip, PFO Closures)

EP Lab: Under minimal supervision, the Rad Tech will scrub utilizing sterile technique and assist cardiologists with electrophysiology procedures as follows:
Pacemaker and/or AICD implants
Generator changes/lead revisions
EP studies/ablations

Additional Daily Duties:
Actively demonstrates a team leader approach, including taking initiatives to correct problems.
Become familiar with various equipment
Responsible for troubleshooting and communicating with vendors requiring service for malfunctions.
Assists as a preceptor, training of new staff members in the various roles of a Cath Lab Rad Tech
Required to provide scheduled STEMI on-call coverage as monitor tech and scrub on a rotating basis with other staff members of similar skillset during non-business hours (i.e. nights/weekends/holidays)

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school.
• Current ARRT registry.
• Current NYS license in Radiologic Technology.
• Attain the credential of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (through CCI) or Cardiac-Interventional Radiology (through ARRT) within 24 months of hire.
• Successful completion of unit-based orientation.
• BLS certification is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiac experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities in either the Cath Lab or EP lab settings.
• Acquire the knowledge and skill to operate all equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories.
• Assist in all procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories.
• Scrub utilizing sterile technique and assist interventional cardiologists with diagnostic & interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Assist with IVUS/FFR & other diagnostic intra-procedural tools.
• Assist with Coronary angioplasty (ballooning & stenting).
• Assist with Rotational atherectomy (Rotoblator).
• Assist with insertion of Impella/IABP/Temporary Pacemaker.
• Assist with STEMI/NSTEMI procedures.
• Assist with Structural Heart Procedures including, but not limited to (i.e. TAVR, Watchman, MitraClip, PFO Closures).
• Scrub utilizing sterile technique and assist cardiologists with electrophysiology procedures.
• Assist with Pacemaker and/or AICD implants.
• Assist with Generator changes/lead revisions.
• Assist with EP studies/ablations.
• Demonstrate a team leader approach, including taking initiatives to correct problems.
• Become familiar with various equipment.
• Troubleshoot and communicate with vendors requiring service for malfunctions.
• Assist as a preceptor, training of new staff members in the various roles of a Cath Lab Rad Tech.
• Provide scheduled STEMI on-call coverage as monitor tech and scrub on a rotating basis during non-business hours.

Benefits

• Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree