Radiology Technologist
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
Days

Sign-On Bonus Information:
The Interventional Radiology Technologist 2 position may be eligible for a competitive sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

About the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI):

The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) offers multidisciplinary expertise in convenient locations across the Northern VA areas with state-of-the art facilities. Our vascular program takes a pioneering approach to the treatment of vascular disease through personalized and comprehensive treatments. Work with our award-winning team participating in a full spectrum of diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and interventional cardiac services.

About the Department and the Interventional Radiology Technologist 2 Position:

The Invasive Cardiovascular Labs are comprised of 14 labs (Cardiac Cath Labs, Interventional Radiology Labs, and Electrophysiology Labs) including a Comprehensive stroke center with 2 bi-plane Neurovascular rooms. As an Interventional Radiology Technologist 2 in the IR Lab at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, you will participate in cases related to:

Both Neuro and Vascular cases to include:
- Middle Meningeal artery Embolization
- Complex Neuro aneurysm treatments (Flow Diverter cases, coilings, & Device Assisted coilings)
- Stroke
- Staged AVM treatments
Vascular cases include:
- Complex Peripheral intervention (Atherectomy & Thrombectomy)
- Advanced Biliary intervention (BATO/BRTO & TIPS)
- Interventional Oncology (Y90/ Tace (Philips Emboguide system), Port placement, & Pain management (Cryo/Microwave))
- Vascular embolization cases (Trauma and GI, Subclavian post TEVAR, Sclerotherapy, Pelvic congestion, & AAA Endoleak repair)
- Complex Pulmonary intervention (CTEPH (Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary hypertension), Management with Balloon angioplasty & PE thrombectomy)

Job Responsibilities

- Effectively utilizes Inova Health System Inventory Management systems.
- Assists RNs to accurately explain procedures to patients and families to ease anxiety.
- Troubleshoots equipment effectively and places service calls to Biomedical when necessary.
- Anticipates procedure flow and works with other team members to produce the highest quality care.
- Provides a safe environment and identifies hazards immediately. Follows unit protocols to take corrective actions as needed.
- Demonstrates proficiency in imaging modalities in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology such as digital, laser printing, and cut film.
- Showcases an advanced knowledge of sterile techniques while assisting and supporting interventional radiologists during procedures.
- Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solution, under the guidelines of the American College of Radiology (ACR).
- May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) and American Registered Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry in Vascular Interventional (VI), Cardiovascular (CV) or Cardiovascular Interventional(CI)
Licensure - Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Radiologic Technologist is required only if the position is located in a free-standing center not affiliated with an Inova Health System Hospital.
Experience - One year of work experience as a Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Technologist.
Education -Vocational/Technical in the area of study in Radiologic Technology; Graduate of an accredited school of Radiography; Associate or higher degree preferred