Endovascular Procedure Technologist

Job Summary

The Endovascular Procedure Technologist will assist physicians with various surgical, diagnostic, and interventional procedures in a hybrid operating room, which combines surgical and imaging equipment. This role requires providing technical assistance with medical devices and imaging systems, functioning in scrub, monitor, and imaging management capacities. The technologist will support both surgical and endovascular concepts, specializing in minimally invasive techniques while ensuring optimal patient care.

Essential Functions

• Specialize in integrating surgical and imaging concepts within the hybrid operating room.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of patient positioning, radiation safety, quality control, and image post-processing.
• Upload diagnostic images in preparation for examinations prior to procedure days.
• Provide direct assistance to physicians performing endovascular and surgical procedures.
• Operate and support medical devices, imaging systems, and other surgical equipment.
• Operate fluoroscopy under physician supervision as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and billing of procedures and related supplies.
• Competently work with required computer programs and manual downtime processes.
• Exhibit critical thinking skills and decisive judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare procedure trays and equipment according to physicians’ preferences.
• Function as a scrub tech and assist physicians by handling surgical instruments.
• Act as a monitor during procedures and document relevant information in patients’ charts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Associate’s degree in Applied Science.
• Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – to be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Preferred

• Certification: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Certification.
• Experience: 5+ years of Cardiology experience; 5+ years of Clinical experience.

Scheduling Requirements

This position requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by departmental needs.

Physical Requirements

This role involves very heavy work, requiring the exertion of over 25 pounds of force constantly, and/or more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally. There may be exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Surgical Services