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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology or qualifying Medical Imaging program.
• At least one year of cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, vascular interventional radiology, or other applicable procedural imaging experience.
• Strong understanding of radiologic imaging principles and cardiovascular anatomy.
• Knowledge of fluoroscopic imaging and radiation safety practices.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to anticipate procedural needs and respond to emergent situations.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification must be obtained within the required timeframe for continued New York State licensure.
• Current New York State radiologic technologist license/registration or eligibility for New York State licensure; applicable imaging responsibilities may only be performed once appropriate New York State authorization is in place.
• NYS Contrast Injection Certification within 180 days.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 180 days.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cardiac catheterization laboratory experience.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Function independently in core Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory responsibilities after validation of applicable cardiac-specific competencies.
• Provide cardiovascular imaging support, hemodynamic monitoring, procedural documentation, equipment and supply management, sterile technique, and procedural support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Apply radiologic imaging expertise in angiographic positioning, image acquisition and quality, radiation dose optimization, radiation safety, and safe use of cardiovascular imaging systems within the established scope of practice.
• Perform applicable independent imaging procedures, including mechanical prosthetic valve fluoroscopy, under appropriate physician supervision; acquired images are subject to physician review and approval.
• Serve as a multidisciplinary-team resource on radiation safety, imaging principles, image quality, and dose optimization consistent with experience and scope of practice.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring using the McKesson system and maintain procedural documentation in Epic after competency validation.
• Recognize and communicate relevant changes in cardiac rhythm, hemodynamic status, and patient condition within the established scope of the role.
• Independently scrub for diagnostic cardiac catheterization and routine percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including preparing, selecting, and appropriately using diagnostic and interventional equipment.
• Anticipate procedural needs and support the interventional cardiologist and multidisciplinary team while maintaining sterile technique and patient-safety standards.
• Maintain working knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, coronary angiography, hemodynamics, procedural equipment, supplies, medications, and technologies used in the Cath Lab.
• Perform applicable intravascular contrast-administration responsibilities only after obtaining required New York State certification and completing departmental competency validation.
• Participate in care of high-acuity and emergent cardiovascular patients, including STEMI and other time-sensitive emergencies.
• Function independently as a member of the emergency on-call team after required departmental orientation and competency validation.
• Continue progressive development and exposure to advanced cardiovascular procedures and technologies, including complex coronary intervention, mechanical circulatory support, structural heart procedures, and other advanced therapies.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and serve as a resource to developing staff as experience and competency allow.