Special Procedures Tech/Radiology Tech - Interventional Radiology

Sign-On Bonuses up to $15,000

• Terms of payment vary based on experience

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assists the radiologist in the performance of angiographic procedures and performs the duties of a staff radiologic technologist. Reports to the diagnostic radiology supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all staff radiologic technologist duties.

• Assists the radiologist during special procedure i.e. angiography) with knowledge of the sequence of different steps required, handling of the instruments, (i.e. catheters, guidewires, needles).

• Prepares the patient for special procedures.

• Prepares different contrast media for different procedures.

• Prepares and sets up sterile field and trays for the procedure.

• Sets up injection rates, filming programs and exposure sequences, as directed by the radiologist.

• Takes call on a rotating basis.

• Is familiar with and demonstrates Quality in Action principles and participates in the process as appropriate.

EDUCATION:

Current NYS Radiologic Technologist License. ARRT Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one-year experience in radiology.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work requires walking or standing in excess of 90% of the time. Work requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs. moving patients. Work requires pushing of beds, stretchers, and mobile x-ray equipment.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.