Job Description 

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Cardiac Lab

Work where every moment matters.

The Hartford Hospital Cath Lab is a high functioning, fast paced Cath Lab comprised of 5 Labs. Several types of complex cardiac procedures are performed in our Cath Lab, this includes structural heart procedures, some structural heart procedures are performed in the Hybrid OR in collaboration with the OR team. Great team work is not only encouraged but it is essential. The 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 outcomes. This technologist will learn to function in different roles during the invasive cardiac procedures. These roles are comprised of the circulating role, monitoring role, and scrub role. This individual will develop a comprehensive knowledge base of cardiac anatomy and physiology.

The Radiologic 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, etc.
He 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 principles. 

We offer an intense orientation with on the job training. Our program ensures a positive experience where growth and development are a priority. Our Cath Lab is a proud recipient of the Gold Plus Award and one of a few hospitals across the nation to achieve the Cardiac Comprehensive Center Certification. We hope you will join our team!

Qualifications:

Graduation from an AMA accredited Radiography program.

ARRT credentialed Radiology Technologist and CT Radiographer license.

Maintains education requirements per ARRT Standards.

CI or VI, Advanced certification by ARRT preferred, but not required.

Cath lab, interventional radiology or hybrid OR room experience preferred, but not required

BLS and ACLS 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.