Interventional Vascular Specialist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Interventional Vascular Specialist I provides quality care to patients receiving diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures in the interventional vascular suite and hybrid operating room. This role involves working with x-ray systems, managing access sites, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and medical staff. The specialist will assist in scrub roles for basic interventional vascular procedures, circulate, monitor, and perform post-procedure filming. A strong understanding of vascular anatomy, lesion recognition, supply management, and sterile technique is essential.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of radiologic OR cardiovascular technology.
Registered as an ARRT or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) prior to employment is preferred or within 24 months of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

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.
Able to communicate effectively with team, patients, families and medical staff.
Assists in scrub role for basic Interventional vascular procedures such as fistulagrams, central line placement, abdominal-aortal arteriograms with run-off, stent placement, angioplasty.
Able to circulate, monitor and perform post procedure filming of cases.
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.