Radiology Cardiology Interventional Radiology
Salisbury, DE - USA
Job Summary
The Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Technologist is responsible for assisting providers during diagnostic and interventional radiology and cardiology procedures primarily focusing on interventional radiology (90%). This role involves scrubbing and circulating in IR/Cath Lab procedures telemetry monitoring and supporting adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiovascular devices. The technologist works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient safe and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced specialized environment.
Responsibilities:- Assist providers during diagnostic and interventional radiology and cardiology procedures.
- Scrub and circulate in IR and cardiology catheterization lab procedures.
- Perform telemetry monitoring during procedures.
- Support patients with implantable devices such as pacemakers and ICDs.
- Operate and maintain specialized equipment including GE MAC Lab Philips iFR/IVUS Canon and GE Labs Angio Jet Pneumbra EKOS Inari CSI Atherectomy System Bovi Plasma Blade Cutter Radiofrequency Ablation Unit Venous Closure Unit Sono Site S2000 Ultrasound Unit IABP and Impella.
- Adhere to safety protocols and sterile techniques throughout procedures.
- Collaborate closely with RNs and other team members; medication administration is performed exclusively by RNs.
- Attend required training and unit orientation sessions.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Interventional Radiology (IR) with 90% IR focus.
- Certification in ACLS and BCLS.
- ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification.
- Proficiency in scrubbing circulating and telemetry monitoring.
- Ability to respond to urgent/emergent cardiology and interventional radiology procedures with a callback time of 30 minutes for STEMIs.
- Advanced ARRT certification.
- RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist) certification.
- Experience performing EKG lead placement.
- RTO (Return to Office) after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite.
- Call-off or additional RTO on unit may result in cancellation and Do Not Rehire status.
- Technologists start directly on the unit on Mondays until completion of Dimensions training.
- Call requirement: minimum 7 call days per month typically two call days per week for two weeks and one call weekend per month.
- Call team consists of three staff members including one RN.
- Callback time: 30 minutes for STEMI; IR callback time varies by procedure type.
- No float requirement.
- Weekend requirement: Every third weekend.
- No holiday RTO allowed for this role.
- Scrubs are provided.
- 40 hours per week 8-hour day shifts from 07:30 to 16:00.
- Contracts accepted for 13 to 20 weeks.
- Scheduling is per unit needs.