Per Diem Neuro-Angiographic Technologist-13001-004
Assists physicians to perform Neuro-endovascular procedures including and not limited to Hemorrhagic and Ischemic stroke. Including theraputic and diagnostic procedures.
- Assists physicians during Neuro-interventional and diagnostic procedures. Knowledge of different procedure set-ups (Aspiration, Stent retrieval techniques, Glue, Onyx, Coiling, Stenting, Particle embolization etc).
- Records pertinent data on preliminary reports and keeps database accurate. Following the physician validation of the report, the data is placed in the patient's medical record.
- Participates in endovascular research.
- Evaluates new instruments, equipment, and other interventional specialty items and makes recommendations. Assists in the standardization of equipment in order to ensure cost effectiveness and positive patient outcomes.
- Attends and assists various departmental conferences. Remains current on changes in endovascular procedures through literature reviews and conferences.
- Ability to first assist utilizing sterile technique. Recognizes situations requiring immediate need and provides emergency action, as needed.
- Provides assessment, treatment, and patient care responsibilities with knowledge of patient growth and development, and as appropriate to the ages of the patient served.
- Participates in development of protocols and procedures for use in laboratories, as they relate to interventional procedures.
- Monitors and assesses inventory of endovascular supplies and equipment on a continual basis.
- Performs related duties, as required.
- performs ultrasound exams related to neuro-endovascular procedures(TCD exams , vascular ultrasound guidance).
- performs 3D and CT rotational angiography.
- perform post-processing of imaging related to neuro-endovascular procedures.
-Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required AND American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered Technologist (R.T.), required.
-ARRT Vascular Certification Required.
-Neuro endovascular experience preferred.
-Knowledge of Radiology Information System, computer controlled radiographic equipment such as CT scan, MRI, digital angio, c-arm, ultrasound equipment.