Surgical Technologist/ Surgical Assistant

Position: Surgical Technologist/ Surgical Assistant Location: Darien, CT Job Id: 367 # of Openings: 1 Job Title: Surgical Technologist/Surgical Scrub Assistant Reports To: Office Manager Location(s): The Vascular Experts - Darien Job Title: Surgical Technologist/Surgical Scrub Assistant Reports To: Office Manager Location(s): The Vascular Experts - Darien Schedule: Full Time and Monday-Friday Types of procedures Peripheral and visceral angiography, stent placement, angioplasty, atherectomy, thrombectomy, central venous access, venograms, IVC filter placement and AV shunt imaging and interventions. Primary Duties Assists physicians in the completion of invasive vascular procedures Has detailed knowledge of all exams that can be performed in the OBL angiosuite and can explain procedures to patients and their families. Maintenance and knowledge of how to operate all equipment used in the angiosuite including: Ultrasound, digital subtraction angiography, cine radiography, Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), atherectomy devices and angiojet device. This excludes the generation of x-ray or the setting of technique for radiographic equipment (to be performed by physician or Radiologic Technologist). Familiar with sterile technique and performs the role of scrub or circulator Extensive knowledge of all products in lab including: Specialty wires, catheters, angioplasty balloons, all varieties of stents, ports and central lines. Post processing of radiographic images on radiographic equipment and in the PACs system Inventory management Prep all procedures and communicate with physicians about necessary equipment, products, and approach Extensive understanding of anatomy and physiology is important. Qualifications License, Certification, Education or Experience: REQUIRED for the position: Experience with first assist in sterile procedures Experience with endovascular procedures Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification by date of hire DESIRED for the position: Extensive experience with endovascular procedures including angiography, PVD interventions, embolization and thrombectomy procedures Minimum of 1 year of experience in vascular-interventional setting preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr The Vascular Experts