Vascular Interventional Radiographic Technologist

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

The Vascular Interventional Radiographic Technologist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH performs vascular interventional radiographic procedures for cardiovascular studies in specialized areas. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, benefitted day shift position and requires call coverage. The rate for call pay is $10.50/hr. While on call, team members cover IR, Vascular and Neuro cases. As a level one trauma center we do see trauma cases and stroke intervention. We rotate through the weeknight coverage and weekends are covered from Friday night through Monday morning with one team. When fully staffed, coverage is required every 6th weekend and every third week, one night of primary call and one night of backup call.

Requirements

• Graduate of an A.M.A. approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• One year of experience required.
• Required Licensure/Certifications: Radiographer NH OR Radiation Therapist NH OR Medical Imaging/Rad Ther - NH.
• BLS within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Radiologic Technologist - Radiography (RT - R).
• Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Interventional Radiography (RT-VI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures for cardiovascular studies.
• Prepares patient for procedure; explains procedure.
• May inject prescribed medications under the direct presence and supervision of Radiologist performing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
• Performs venous punctures and maintains central venous line during examination.
• Be prepared to administer CPR.
• Operates radiographic equipment to produce angiographic, digital, and other specialized images.
• Performs follow-up monitoring until patient leaves the department.
• Performs digital and manual subtraction on images.
• Performs hemodynamic monitoring duties.
• Sets up and maintains transducer, physiological data recorder, ECG monitor, oxymetry, digital cardiac outputs, and peripheral vascular recorders.
• Orders, maintains, and understands the use and function of all ancillary equipment used in both diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
• Coordinates daily work schedule with Radiologist and responds to emergencies as they occur.
• Teaches use of cardiovascular equipment and procedures to staff.
• Trains with IV team prior to perform venous punctures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS.
• Retirement: Employee contributions are vested immediately with a biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked, including six paid holidays.
• Shift Differential: 10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year.
• Dental and Vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees