A Cardiovascular Technician or Technologist uses imaging technology and other procedures to diagnose cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems in patients. Works closely with cardiologists and medical sonographers. Works in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
1 Description American Traveler is hiring an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a Cardiac Interventional Radiology role requiring 2+ years experience and Epic proficiency. Details Interventional Radiology unit performing 16-20 cases per day 5x8 hour day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Call requirement of 1 day per week 4-6 weekend shifts required May float to Cath Lab Work settings include Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab, and Interventional Radiology Utilizes fluoroscopy (Siemens), CT, Philips X-ray, Philips Xper, and PACS systems Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience required BLS required; ARRT or RCIS accepted ARRT certification and LA State License required (license required if applicable; temporary LSRT accepted, 3-5 day issuance) Epic charting experience required Teaching hospital experience preferred Proficient in venous access, port accessing/management, central venous and PICC line care and maintenance Skilled in procedural responsibilities including EKG lead placement, equipment set up, accurate monitoring, and recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias Experience with vascular closure systems (Perclose, StarClose) preferred Familiarity with a broad range of IR, cardiac cath lab, EP, neurological, and genitourinary procedures preferred Additional Information Responsibilities include scrubbing and maintaining sterile fields, room circulating, and preparing access sites for a wide range of interventional procedures Exposure to advanced cardiac cath lab and EP procedures such as TAVR, Impella, ECMO, PCI, and cardiac ablation Involvement in vascular, neurological, and genitourinary interventional studies including embolization, stent placement, and thrombectomy Must follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols and may participate in rapid response/code teams Responsible for maintaining equipment, stocking supplies, and managing inventory Permanent staff must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before being eligible for travel positions Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted at the local rate
