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Ellis Medicine Intervention Radiological Technologist I in Schenectady, New York
Ellis Medicine is offering a sign on and retention bonus of $15,000!
WHAT DOES ELLIS MEDICINE OFFER AN INTERVENTION RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST?
Ellis Medicine also has GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefit offerings that start DAY ONE!!
Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account-allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid Life Insurance
WHAT WILL I DO AS AN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE?
The Interventional Radiologic Technologist I (Rad Tech) will be able to perform all responsibilities in either the Cath Lab or EP lab settings. Will acquire the knowledge and skill to operate all equipment in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and assist in all procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories.
Cath Lab :
Under minimal supervision, the Rad Tech will scrub utilizing sterile technique and assist interventional cardiologists with diagnostic & interventional cardiac catheterization procedures as follows:
Diagnostic/Interventional Cardiac Cath
Assist with IVUS/FFR & other diagnostic intra-procedural tools
Coronary angioplasty (ballooning & stenting)
Rotational atherectomy (Rotoblator)
Assist with insertion of Impella/IABP/Temporary Pacemaker
STEMI/NSTEMI
Structural Heart Procedures including, but not limited to (i.e. TAVR, Watchman, MitraClip, PFO Closures)
EP Lab:
Under minimal supervision, the Rad Tech will scrub utilizing sterile technique and assist cardiologists with electrophysiology procedures as follows:
Pacemaker and/or AICD implants
Generator changes/lead revisions
EP studies/ablations
Additional Daily Duties:
Actively demonstrates a team leader approach, including taking initiatives to correct problems.
Become familiar with various equipment
Responsible for troubleshooting and communicating with vendors requiring service for malfunctions.
Assists as a preceptor, training of new staff members in the various roles of a Cath Lab Rad Tech
Required to provide scheduled STEMI on-call coverage as monitor tech and scrub on a rotating basis with other staff members of similar skills during non-business hours (i.e. nights/weekends/holidays)
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
Cath Lab:
Will carefully prepare equipment and patients for Cardiac Catheterization Procedures.
Assist cardiologists in Cardiac Catheterization, PTCA, Rotablator, Stents, IABP and in the deployment of hemostatic devices
Monitor and record patient EKG, hemodynamic pressures, and other data during all procedures using MacLab
Will follow protocols for the use of producing single patient records for the Centricity system
Will understand the technical aspects of all devices and equipment used.
Will assist in performing general cath lab duties including, but not limited to (i.e. stocking rooms, organizing procedure rooms, assist in Pre/Post, rotating stock)
EP Lab:
Will carefully prepare equipment and patients for Pacemaker Insertions, EP studies, ablations, ICD tests, and event recorders.
Assist cardiologists in diagnostic cardiac catheterization, EP studies, ablations, ICD tests, and event recorders.
Will follow protocols for the use of producing single patient records for the Centricity system
Will understand the technical aspects of all devices and equipment used.
Will assist in performing general cath lab duties including, but not limited to (i.e. stocking rooms, organizing procedure rooms, assist in Pre/Post, rotating stock)
WHAT DO I NEED TO BE AN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST AT ELLIS MEDICINE?
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):
Must be a graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology school with current ARRT registry and possess a current NYS license in Radiologic Technology.
Must attain the credential of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (through CCI) or Cardiac-Interventional Radiology (through ARRT) within 24 months of hire and successful completion of unit-based orientation
BLS certification is mandatory.
Cardiac experience preferred but not required.
Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal- opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.
Salary Range: $33.71-$50.56 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.