Interventional Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Cardiovascular (CV) Invasive Specialist Technologist I uses technical skills to provide direct and indirect patient care during Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, or Neuro Interventional procedures. The role supports efficient, comfortable, and safe examinations and requires proficiency in diagnostic and interventional procedures, preparation, assessment, documentation, and monitoring, consistent with applicable policies and procedures. The technologist contributes to system and department goals, quality targets, and fiscal targets. The position requires the ability to respond to emergency alerts within five minutes and arrive at the hospital facility within thirty minutes of an alert. A hire-on bonus of $15,000 and relocation assistance may be available. The position may require travel to facilities within and beyond the county perimeter, potentially using a personal vehicle.

Requirements

One of the following education pathways: an associate’s degree program in Radiologic Technology; graduation from an Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program with one year of specialty training; graduation from a Cardiopulmonary Technology Program, Respiratory Therapist Program, Emergency Medical Technician Paramedics (EMS-P/EMT-P) Program, Surgical Technologist Program, or On-The-Job Training Technologist Program.
No prior work experience required.
Florida General Radiographer licensure for Radiology Technologists; Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure for Respiratory Therapists; or Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic credential before the start date and maintained for Paramedics.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card within 90 days of the start date and maintained.
ARRT (R) credential for Radiology Technologists.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential before the start date and maintained for Certified Surgical Technologists.
For hires into the Neuro Interventional Lab, Stroke Scale Certification from AHA, NIHSS, AACME, or Apex within one year of the start date and maintained.
Ability to acknowledge emergency alerts within five minutes and arrive at the hospital facility within thirty minutes.
Knowledge of ECG training and arrhythmia interpretation, cardiovascular and vascular anatomy, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills in an active team environment and ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and physicians at varying levels of understanding.
Ability to assess and interpret data.
Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology and ability to apply it to hemodynamic and angiographic techniques.
Ability to monitor patient blood pressure, ECG, and pulse oximetry using sophisticated clinical equipment.
Physical ability to walk, stand, run, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, and move or lift objects or people as described in the physical requirements.
Ability to communicate and exchange information and perform tasks requiring visual acuity and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Before the start date and maintained, one of the following certifications: Vascular Intervention Radiology (VI), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), or Cardiac Interventional Radiology (CI).

Responsibilities

Use knowledge of anatomy and physiology to support hemodynamic and angiographic techniques as observed by the attending physician.
Assist the physician and anticipate equipment needs.
Follow approved aseptic technique standards during procedures and use equipment and supplies safely and prudently.
Prepare patients for Interventional Lab procedures using established aseptic technique and relevant knowledge and competency.
Move, lift, or assist patients onto the procedure table and maintain maximum privacy during procedures.
Use working knowledge of drugs commonly used in the Interventional Lab.
Perform monitoring, recording, scrubbing, and Holding Room responsibilities professionally.
Perform circulating responsibilities, excluding Conscious Sedation and Narcotic drug therapy ordered by the physician.
Use appropriate radiation protection measures to protect self, colleagues, visitors, and physicians.
Respond to potential emergencies and life-threatening situations and implement preventative measures as directed by the physician.
Ensure supplies and medications are charged to each patient and accurately use hospital inventory systems as part of a team.
Recognize and communicate electrocardiographic and hemodynamic changes to the physician and appropriate staff throughout procedures.
Document accurate, pertinent patient-condition data during procedures and report it to the appropriate people.