• Provides invasive procedure assistance and digital imaging while performing duties such as embolization, tumor embolization, chemotherapy embolization, tumor treatment with radioactive elements, Intracranial stenting, intravascular stenting, limb preservation.
• Endovascular repair of Aortic aneurysms.
• Assists the Interventionalist while performing procedures, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
• Operates and monitors equipment, as required; hands instruments in proper order to physician; assists with suctioning and positioning patients, as required; provides emotional support to patients, as necessary.
• Prepares and positions patients, administers contrast media as directed by physicians, provides immobilization devices and radiation protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Explains procedures and answers appropriate patient questions.
• Reports to the Registered Nurse reactions, results of procedures, and any changes observed in the patient's condition.
• Documents pertinent medical information where indicated.
• Maintains current knowledge on all interventional supplies.
• Identifies and defines all Neuro, Thoracic, Abdominal and Peripheral Vasculature.
• Operates digital imaging equipment and enters all pertinent data to IDX, Imaging Suite and Picture Archiving Communication System Imaging Management Systems.
• Obtain and reconstruct 3-deminsonal images and digital subtraction angiography.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment and notifies leadership and appropriate maintenance personnel of irregularities.
• Monitor dose reporting of high levels of radiation due to the length and complexity of the procedures.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly cleaned and sterilized and in working order.
• Maintains patient scheduling grease board for procedures as well as follow up documentation.
• Shares responsibility for ordering interventional supplies and maintaining appropriate levels of on hand supplies.
• Responsible for all Quality Improvement documentation.
• Imaging exams and procedure tray set up require access and handling of non-controlled medications.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.