Interventional Tech II

** City/State
** Norfolk, VA
** Work Shift
** First (Days)
** Overview:**.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!
** Sentara Norfolk General Hospital**, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical  addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services.

As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
** Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it  support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
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* Position Summary:

**** The Interventional Technologist II at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital will play a critical role in the Vascular and Interventional Center (VIC). This position involves assisting in neuro-interventional, vascular and interventional radiology (IR) procedures. The technologist will operate advanced imaging equipment, ensure patient safety, maintain sterile fields, and support physicians throughout a variety of procedures, including those for neuro, IR and vascular conditions.

The role requires expertise in radiological imaging, patient care, and safety protocols in neuro, IR and vascular settings.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Patient Preparation & Care:  + Prepare and position patients for neuro-interventional, vascular and interventional radiology (IR) procedures.  + Perform focused patient review, including pertinent medical history, allergies, and vital signs, to ensure proper care.  + Administer contrast agents and medications under physician supervision.  + Explain procedures to patients, ensuring understanding and comfort.
* Imaging & Equipment Operation:  + Operate advanced imaging systems (e.g., fluoroscopy, C-Arm, angiography) for both neuro-interventional and vascular IR procedures.  + Adjust imaging settings to capture optimal diagnostic images while minimizing radiation exposure.  + Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and ensure all equipment is functioning before and during procedures.
* Procedure Assistance:  + Assist physicians with neuro-interventional, vascular and interventional radiology (IR) procedures by providing necessary tools, instruments, and contrast.  + Maintain sterile fields and handle instruments with adherence to infection control protocols.  + Monitor patient vital signs during procedures and intervene as needed, assisting in emergency situations.  + Support catheter-based…