Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryThe St Vincentrsquos Medical Center Cath Lab is a high functioning fast paced Cath Lab comprised of Labs Several types of complex cardiac procedures are performed in our Cath Lab this includes structural heart proceduresGreat teamwork is not only encouraged but it is essentialThe Interventional Radiology Technologist is an integral part of the Cath Lab team He or she will develop a complex skill set that is not only valued by the entire team but also contributes to positive patient outcomesThis technologist will learn to function in different roles during the invasive cardiac proceduresThese roles are comprised of the circulating role monitoring role and scrub roleThis individual will develop a comprehensive knowledge base of cardiac anatomy and physiologyThe technologist will learn to work with a wide array of equipment such as contrast injectors ultrasounds IVUS mechanical thrombectomy devices and atherectomy supplies and become knowledgeable in a vast array of supplies including stents balloons catheters coils etcHe or she will be responsible for entering patient information into the x ray equipment annotating post processing and sending patient images to the PACs system adhering to the Radiation Safety and Standards such ALARA principlesWe offer an intense orientation with on the job training Our program ensures a positive experience where growth and development are a priority by offering a clinical ladder for Interventional Technologists We hope you will join our teamResponsibilitiesmiddot Assists with cardiovascular procedures to analyze diagnose and treat the cardiovascular systemmiddot Prepares patients for procedures Reviews medical history positions patients and cleansshavesnumbs testing sites as appropriatemiddot Interprets describes and reports test results recognizes errors and artifacts and reacts appropriatelymiddot Monitors patient prior to during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patients conditionmiddot Prepares and maintains equipment supplies and lab areamiddot Functions as part of the cardiovascular lab team assisting the cardiologist and team leader in the performance of routine cardiac diagnostic procedures and in minor surgical proceduresmiddot Provides accurate angiographic image identification processes cine angiographic images and determines appropriate image quality controlmiddot Maintains certification meets CEU requirements and stays current on cardiovascular scope Cross training between CathEP labs may be requiredmiddot Attends Cath interventional Meetings DepartmentStaff meetings andor Ground Rounds in line with departmentunitorganization standards and requirementsmiddot Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships Approaches conflict in a constructive manner Helps to identify problems offer solutions and participate in their resolutionmiddot Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of coworkers and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to managementmiddot Comply with departmentorganization policies procedures and practices to include timely reporting of changes in rhythm to appropriate designated leader of the unitfloormiddot Utilizes equipment to monitor patient vital signs and alert nurses if any potential problems arise Able to identify basic arrhythmia and notify nursesmiddot Transports patients to and from units for Cardiac procedures Follows Cath LabHospital standards to prepare patient for Cardiac Invasive procedures assisting in pre procedure and post procedure checks and prepsmiddot Monitors patients prepost diagnostic and interventional proceduresmiddot Orders supply answers phones books patient appointments and data as necessary Keeps patientsrsquo areas cleanmiddot Comply with departmentorganization policies procedures and practices to include timely reporting of changes in rhythm to appropriate designated leader of the unitfloormiddot Other Duties as assignedmiddot Follows safe guidelines and limitations for receiving transporting and stocking of intravenous IV fluids as related to specified essential job dutiesmiddot On Call requiredmiddot Structural Heart procedure experience preferredWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryThe St Vincentrsquos Medical Center Cath Lab is a high functioning fast paced Cath Lab comprised of Labs Several types of complex cardiac procedures are performed in our Cath Lab this includes structural heart proceduresGreat teamwork is not only encouraged but it is essentialThe Interventional Radiology Technologist is an integral part of the Cath Lab team He or she will develop a complex skill set that is not only valued by the entire team but also contributes to positive patient outcomesThis technologist will learn to function in different roles during the invasive cardiac proceduresThese roles are comprised of the circulating role monitoring role and scrub roleThis individual will develop a comprehensive knowledge base of cardiac anatomy and physiologyThe technologist will learn to work with a wide array of equipment such as contrast injectors ultrasounds IVUS mechanical thrombectomy devices and atherectomy supplies and become knowledgeable in a vast array of supplies including stents balloons catheters coils etcHe or she will be responsible for entering patient information into the x ray equipment annotating post processing and sending patient images to the PACs system adhering to the Radiation Safety and Standards such ALARA principlesWe offer an intense orientation with on the job training Our program ensures a positive experience where growth and development are a priority by offering a clinical ladder for Interventional Technologists We hope you will join our teamResponsibilitiesmiddot Assists with cardiovascular procedures to analyze diagnose and treat the cardiovascular systemmiddot Prepares patients for procedures Reviews medical history positions patients and cleansshavesnumbs testing sites as appropriatemiddot Interprets describes and reports test results recognizes errors and artifacts and reacts appropriatelymiddot Monitors patient prior to during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patients conditionmiddot Prepares and maintains equipment supplies and lab areamiddot Functions as part of the cardiovascular lab team assisting the cardiologist and team leader in the performance of routine cardiac diagnostic procedures and in minor surgical proceduresmiddot Provides accurate angiographic image identification processes cine angiographic images and determines appropriate image quality controlmiddot Maintains certification meets CEU requirements and stays current on cardiovascular scope Cross training between CathEP labs may be requiredmiddot Attends Cath interventional Meetings DepartmentStaff meetings andor Ground Rounds in line with departmentunitorganization standards and requirementsmiddot Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships Approaches conflict in a constructive manner Helps to identify problems offer solutions and participate in their resolutionmiddot Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner to assure personal safety and that of coworkers and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to managementmiddot Comply with departmentorganization policies procedures and practices to include timely reporting of changes in rhythm to appropriate designated leader of the unitfloormiddot Utilizes equipment to monitor patient vital signs and alert nurses if any potential problems arise Able to identify basic arrhythmia and notify nursesmiddot Transports patients to and from units for Cardiac procedures Follows Cath LabHospital standards to prepare patient for Cardiac Invasive procedures assisting in pre procedure and post procedure checks and prepsmiddot Monitors patients prepost diagnostic and interventional proceduresmiddot Orders supply answers phones books patient appointments and data as necessary Keeps patientsrsquo areas cleanmiddot Comply with departmentorganization policies procedures and practices to include timely reporting of changes in rhythm to appropriate designated leader of the unitfloormiddot Other Duties as assignedmiddot Follows safe guidelines and limitations for receiving transporting and stocking of intravenous IV fluids as related to specified essential job dutiesmiddot On Call requiredmiddot Structural Heart procedure experience preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationRequired Credentialsmiddot Certified BLS Provider and ACLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer datemiddot Certified Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT obtained prior to hire date or job transfer datePreferred Credentialsmiddot years previous Radiology Technologist experience preferredmiddot Cardiac Cath lab andor Interventional Radiology experience preferred experience scrubbing in a sterile environment preferredmiddot Certified Cardio Graphic Tech CCT credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI preferredEducationmiddot Graduate of an accredited school Radiological Technology Certified by the American Registry of Radiological TechnologiesWork Experiencemiddot Cath lab interventional radiology or hybrid OR room experience preferred but not requiredmiddot Ability to recognize normal and abnormal ECG rhythms ischemia and infarction patternsWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentLicensure Certification RegistrationRequired Credentialsmiddot Certified BLS Provider and ACLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer datemiddot Certified Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT obtained prior to hire date or job transfer datePreferred Credentialsmiddot years previous Radiology Technologist experience preferredmiddot Cardiac Cath lab andor Interventional Radiology experience preferred experience scrubbing in a sterile environment preferredmiddot Certified Cardio Graphic Tech CCT credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI preferredEducationmiddot Graduate of an accredited school Radiological Technology Certified by the American Registry of Radiological TechnologiesWork Experiencemiddot Cath lab interventional radiology or hybrid OR room experience preferred but not requiredmiddot Ability to recognize normal and abnormal ECG rhythms ischemia and infarction patternsWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment