Radiological Technologist

Job Title:

Radiological Technologist:
The Vascular Experts

Reports To:

Office Manager

Location(s):
The Vascular Experts Watertown

Pay Status:
Full Time / Hourly Non-Exempt

• Peripheral and visceral angiography, stent placement, angioplasty, atherectomy, thrombectomy, central venous access, venograms, IVC filter placement and AV shunt imaging and interventions.

• Understands how to set, adjust, and control a c-arm fluoroscope to safely apply ionizing radiation for radiographic examinations.
• Minimize patient and occupational exposure through shielding, proper techniques and applying the principals of ALARA
• Assists physicians in the completion of invasive vascular imaging procedures
• Has detailed knowledge of all exams that can be performed in the OBL angiosuite and can explain procedures to patients and their families.
• Maintenance and knowledge of how to operate all equipment used in the angiosuite including:
  Ultrasound, digital subtraction angiography, cine radiography, contrast injector, Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), atherectomy devices and angiojet device.
• Familiar with sterile technique and performs the role of scrub or circulator
• Extensive knowledge of all products in lab including:
  Specialty wires, catheters, angioplasty balloons, all varieties of stents, ports and central lines.
• Post processing of radiographic images on radiographic equipment and in the PACs system
• Inventory management
• Prep all procedures and communicate with physicians about necessary equipment, products, and approach
• Extensive understanding of anatomy and physiology is important.

• National RT(R) credentialing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and in good standing with the ethics committee
• Current State of Connecticut Radiologic Technologist License
• Experience with vascular imaging procedures
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification by date of hire

• Extensive experience with vascular imaging procedures including angiography, PVD interventions, embolization and thrombectomy procedures
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Interventional radiology setting preferred
• Vascular Interventional (VI), Cardiovascular (CV), or Cardiac Interventional (CI) Radiography credentials from the ARRT preferred
• Current ACLS Provider certification by date of hire