Interventional Vascular Technologist - Cardiac Laboratory

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists – increasing collaboration and care coordination – all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.
The award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care, offering heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research. We received “top performer” recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence-based care processes for the treatment of heart attack, and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in 2016.

Job Summary

The Endovascular Technician operates digital equipment and performs complex invasive procedures by positioning patients and preparing contrast Medias to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment. Works with contrast media, chemotherapy agents, radiation agents, cements, resins and embolization agents. Reports to Team Leader.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an AMA accredited Radiography program.
• ARRT credentialed Radiology Technologist and CT Radiographer license.
• CIT or VI, Advanced certification by ARRT preferred.
• Maintains continuing education per unit guidelines.
• Ability to work independently since call is involved.
• Knowledgeable of a vast array of products including stents, coils, chemoembolization beads and glue.
• An understanding of neuro endovascular aneurysm coiling, acute stroke treatment, liver emboembolization, selective internal radiation therapy, Kyphoplasty and Vertobroplasty.
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• BLS and ACLS required
• Cross coverage in the Cath Lab required


We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.