Position Summary

Perform routine and highly specialized diagnostic and therapeutic neuro-endovascular procedures on patients following established parameters/protocols for use by endovascular physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of head, neck, and spine pathologies under general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Assists physician by scrubbing in during neuro-interventional and diagnostic procedures and possesses knowledge in various procedure set-ups, which include coiling, stenting, particle, onyx and nbca embolizations, etc
• Performs arterial sheath removal and can recognize situations that may require immediate assistance
• Circulates within the angiography suite and procures all necessary medical equipment for any and all procedures
• Records pertinent data during procedure to assist the physician in the proper dictation post procedure
• Performs all neuro-angiographic technologist-related responsibilities as required
  • Performs ultrasound exams related to neuro-endovascular procedures
  • Performs Angiographic CT and 3D rotational angiography
  • Performs and is proficient in post-processing imaging related to neuro-endovascular procedures
  • Proper setup and technique of sterile tables for neuro-endovascular procedures
• Closely monitors equipment par levels and works with the inventory department to ensure proper levels are maintained
• Assists in the standardization of equipment in order to ensure cost-effective and positive patient outcomes
• Communicates effectively with patients, nurses, PAs/NPs, technologists, and physicians, particularly regarding the information on interventional procedures requiring specialized patient preparation
• Demonstrates a thorough and working knowledge of normal and abnormal cerebral vascular anatomy
• Performs routine quality control checks for procedures and equipment and alerts manager to any system failures or variances
• Makes arrangements and informs the manager of the maintenance and repair of angiographic equipment
• Assist with other services as required
• Performs related duties as required

Education & Experience Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R.T.) required

Post-primary certification in Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) (ARRT) preferred

Minimum of 2 years of neuro angiographic suite experience accompanied with sterile technique experience