Interventional Vascular Specialist

Emory•Atlanta, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Vascular Specialist II precepts new staff and students. They should have intermediate knowledge of x-ray equipment and troubleshooting. This role assists in more advanced procedures such as pulmonary thrombectomy, AAA, TEVAR, FEVAR, and complex procedures including multiple wire exchanges and the use of long wires and OTW balloons. The specialist should be proficient with specialty devices like laser, Penumbra, Inari, and Shockwave. They circulate, monitor, and scrub all Interventional Vascular procedures, troubleshoot imaging equipment, and collaborate with biomedical engineers. Responsibilities also include participating in procedural charging, maintaining supply management, acting quickly in emergency situations, discussing plans with physicians, and assisting with high-risk procedures. Cross-training is expected to support departmental needs. The role requires understanding of x-ray systems, including panning tables and angles, managing access sites, and knowledge of radiation safety, vascular anatomy, lesion types, supply features, and sterile technique. Effective communication with the team, patients, families, and medical staff is essential.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of radiologic OR cardiovascular technology.
1 year experience as an Interventional Vascular Specialist, Interventional Radiology Technologist, or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist.
Registered as an ARRT-R (with VI or CV credential) or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) is required.

Nice To Haves

Precepts new staff and students.
Intermediate knowledge of x-ray equipment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Assists in more advanced procedures such as pulmonary thrombectomy, AAA, TEVAR, FEVAR.
Able to assist with complex procedures; including multiple wire exchanges and able to use long wires and OTW balloons.
Should be able to use specialty devices such as laser, penumbra, Inari and shockwave.
Circulates, monitors and scrubs all Interventional Vascular procedures.
Troubleshoots imaging equipment collaborating with biomedical engineers for service.
Participate in procedural charging.
Maintains supply management.
Able to act quickly under emergency situations.
Able to discuss with physician plan of action and assist with any high-risk procedures.
Cross-trains as needed to support departmental needs.
Understands and works with x-ray system, including panning table and recognizing different angles.
Manages access site including proper removal of sheath, assessment of hematoma and knowledge of hematoma management.
Understands concepts of radiation safety.
Knowledgeable in vascular anatomy and recognizing different types of lesions.
Basic knowledge of supply features and applications to procedure.
Knowledge and adherence to sterile technique.
Able to communicate effectively with team, patients, families and medical staff.