Interventional Radiology Technologist (1.0 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

1d•$52 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

EvergreenHealth, an integrated two- hospital system headquartered in the vibrant and beautiful Puget Sound area just outside of Seattle, seeks an Experienced Cardiac Interventional Radiology Technologist for its main campus Hospital located in Kirkland, WA that includes three busy labs, including a new Biplane lab and recovery areas. Job Summary: Assists physicians in the completion of both diagnostic and interventional cardiac, radiology and vascular procedures including various catheter placements, embolizations, cardiac catherizations, angioplasty, stent placements and artherectomies. Completes vascular imaging procedures in addition to duties of a radiologic technologist. May function as an Interventional Radiology Technologist as needed.

Requirements

Current ARRT
Current State of Washington Radiologic Technologist Certification and/or Current State of Washington Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), certified through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certification. (Certification tracked through DOH, however does not qualify for additional pay).
1 year of experience in radiology setting
Current Healthcare Provider BLS – American Heart Association by start date
Current Healthcare Provider ACLS – American Heart Association by start date
Must have oral and written language skills, visual and aural skills in order to communicate, ensure and deliver safe patient care and to provide a legal record of care.
Must have necessary knowledge and training to care for the specific age group under his or her care.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vascular imaging procedures including cardiac catheterization and PTCA.

Responsibilities

Understands how to set, adjust, and control a variety of electronic equipment to apply ionizing radiation for radiographic examinations.
Has detailed knowledge of all exams that can be performed in the Cardiac Cath or Interventional Labs and can explain components to patients and their families.
Demonstrated operational competence in use and maintenance of all equipment used in vascular imaging procedure including physiological monitors, digital subtraction angiography, cine radiography, contrast injector, radiofrequency ablation, angiojet device and temporary pacemaker.
Performs the role of scrub, circulating, and monitoring technologist.
Demonstrates operational competence with, but not limited to, vascular imaging equipment, digital subtraction angiography, physiological monitoring equipment, contrast injectors, pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps and atherectomy devices.
Performs other duties as assigned.