Interventional Vascular Specialist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

8h•$39 - $47•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 involves assisting in advanced procedures, circulating, monitoring, and scrubbing all Interventional Vascular procedures. The specialist will also troubleshoot imaging equipment, participate in procedural charging, maintain supply management, and act quickly in emergency situations. They will communicate with physicians regarding the plan of action and assist with high-risk procedures. Cross-training is expected to support departmental needs. The role requires understanding and working with x-ray systems, managing access sites, and adhering to radiation safety principles. Knowledge of vascular anatomy, lesion types, supply features, and sterile technique is essential. Effective communication with the team, patients, families, and medical staff is crucial.

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 or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.)

Nice To Haves

ARRT-R preferably VI or CV credential.

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.