- Pay
- $77–119k
- Where
- 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
- Level
- Mid
Department/Unit:
Adult Cardiac Cath Lab
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$77,075.00 - $119,466.00
The Interventional Radiology Technologist II (CVIT II) is the independent-practice level of the Medical Imaging Technologist career pathway within Albany Medical Center's Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The position offers experienced procedural imaging professionals an opportunity to apply their existing expertise while expanding their skills within the specialized field of invasive cardiovascular care.
Cardiac catheterization experience is welcomed but is not the only pathway into the role. Experienced interventional radiology, vascular interventional radiology, and other qualified procedural imaging technologists receive cardiac-specific orientation and competency development designed to build upon their existing procedural imaging expertise. Following validation of applicable competencies, the CVIT II functions independently in core Cath Lab responsibilities including cardiovascular imaging, hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, routine coronary intervention, procedural equipment management, and emergency cardiovascular care.
As a high-acuity regional referral and academic medical center, Albany Med provides exposure to a diverse and complex cardiovascular patient population, including acute STEMI care, coronary intervention, structural heart procedures, mechanical circulatory support, and other advanced cardiovascular therapies. MITs work alongside experienced cardiovascular technologists, nurses, interventional cardiologists, structural heart specialists, and trainees while bringing their own expertise in imaging, radiation safety, image quality, and dose optimization to the multidisciplinary team.
For experienced imaging technologists looking to expand beyond their current procedural specialty, the CVIT II provides a pathway into advanced cardiovascular care without starting over professionally. As cardiac-specific experience and advanced procedural competencies develop, opportunities are available for continued growth and advancement within the Medical Imaging Technologist career pathway.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Functions independently in the core responsibilities of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory following validation of applicable cardiac-specific competencies. Responsibilities include cardiovascular imaging support, hemodynamic monitoring, procedural documentation, equipment and supply management, sterile technique, and procedural support during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
Technologists entering the role with prior interventional radiology, vascular interventional radiology, or other applicable procedural imaging experience receive cardiac-specific orientation and competency validation designed to build upon their existing procedural imaging expertise.
Applies established radiologic imaging expertise within the cardiovascular environment, including angiographic positioning, image acquisition and quality, radiation dose optimization, radiation safety, and the safe use of cardiovascular imaging systems within the established scope of practice. Performs applicable independent imaging procedures, including mechanical prosthetic valve fluoroscopy, under appropriate physician supervision with physician review and approval of acquired images. Serves as a resource within the multidisciplinary team regarding radiation safety, imaging principles, image quality, and dose optimization consistent with experience and scope of practice.
Independently performs hemodynamic monitoring using the McKesson system and maintains appropriate procedural documentation within Epic following competency validation. Recognizes and communicates relevant changes in cardiac rhythm, hemodynamic status, and patient condition within the established scope of the role.
Demonstrates independent scrub competency for diagnostic cardiac catheterization and…