Endovascular/ Neuro Endovascular Technologist In Operating Room-Days

Geisinger • Danville, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Interventional Radiology Technologist with a primary focus in Neuro Endovascular and Endovascular procedures. The technologist is a critical member of the procedural team, directly assisting Neuro Endovascular and Vascular Surgeons in complex, high-acuity cases. Geisinger Medical Center is a Level I Stroke Center providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic management for neurovascular conditions, and treats aortic and peripheral vascular disease using advanced endovascular and surgical techniques.

Interventional Technologists independently perform or assist licensed practitioners with cardiac, neuro, body, and/or vascular-interventional procedures. They prepare, administer, and document medication and radiation-related activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policy. They administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes and perform radiographic, fluoroscopic, and other procedures, acquiring and analyzing data for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.

The posting is for an IR Technologist I. Geisinger may consider applicants for higher levels, including IR Technologist II, based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Employees must fulfill job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures; department-specific orientation competencies and skills are also essential to the role.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in Radiologic Technology.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R); new graduates must obtain primary certification before the start date.
• Obtain advanced certification of ARRT-VI, ARRT-CI, and/or ARRT-CV within three years of hire.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required to advance to level 2, including advanced certification, within 36 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Radiography (R) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
• At least one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct order is obtained, identify and prepare the patient for the exam, and corroborate and appropriately document clinical history while respecting confidentiality.
• Use appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety and care, applying ALARA principles.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through new or existing vascular access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for positioning and technical quality, verify data archival or transfer, and perform post-processing when applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assist with or perform diagnostic, fluoroscopic, or interventional procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintain intra-arterial access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Position the procedure table during image production.
• Participate in physiological monitoring of patients.
• Perform manual hemostasis during and after procedures.
• Operate and ensure quality control of hemodynamic recording devices, electrocardiogram monitoring equipment/cardiac stimulators, oxygen consumption equipment, and blood analysis equipment.
• Perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintain and remove peripherally inserted central catheters as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Practice sterile technique in procedure preparation, including scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping, and setting up the instrument table.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

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