Interventional Vascular Tech - Full Time Days - Samaritan Hospital

Trinity Health•Troy, NY

4d•$38 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Interventional Vascular Tech - Full Time Days - Samaritan Hospital. If you are looking for a full time days position, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places. Here at St. Peter's Health Partners we believe in professional growth and provide training for Radiologic Techs interested in becoming Interventional Vascular Techs. Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge. Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development.

Requirements

AAS in Radiologic Technology (or equivalent hospital-based certificate program)
Current NYS license in Radiologic Technology

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification in Cardiovascular/Interventional Technology preferred

Responsibilities

Abiding by the Mercycare mission and values, under the direction of the Chief of Medical Imaging, the Vascular/Interventional Technologist performs all vascular/interventional procedures in accordance with departmental standards.
Diagnostic imaging
Operate and adjust imaging equipment
Explain procedure to patient, position patient and equipment
Obtains and records a complete clinical history pertinent to the examination requested.
Evaluates requests for appropriateness, refers concerns to coordinator and/or Radiologist.
Ability to compress and evaluate arterial and venous puncture sites.
Selects appropriate technical factors for requested imaging exam.
Assists in the instruction of student technologists and new personnel.
Selects accurate post processing techniques in order to optimize vascular/interventional images.
Has full knowledge of inventories available and their applications (catheters, guidewires and stents).
Maintains aseptic technique during procedures and scrub with physician.
Ability to access and interpret lab values and patient monitoring equipment.