Intervention Radiological Technologist I at Ellis Medicine – Schenectady, New York

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 skillset during non-business hours (i.e. nights/weekends/holidays)

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: $ 36.07-$54.10 /hour 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 state.