Department: Radiology Interventional

Job Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Hours: Day shift variable, Days variable

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Salary Range: $80,964.00 -$89,934.00

Job Description:

Title: Special Procedures Technologist

Department/Location: Radiology- Interventional Radiology

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Radiology Clinical Excellence

Position Summary:

• Performs special procedures, interventional imaging. Prepares patient for procedures.
• Assists radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used.
• Adheres to established standards of care.
• Pursues appropriate continuing education.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned areas and duties. Adheres to established customer service programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance.
• Exercises professional judgments in the performance of procedures.
• Provides patient care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

• Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, ensuring proper documentation.
• Assumes responsibilities for designated areas/procedures, producing good technical images, and reviewing completed scans.
• Assists physicians during procedures as necessary.
• Participates in On Call rotation.
• Performs quality assurance and calibrations as needed.
• Works during emergency procedures and situations in the department.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas, equipment, and accessories, reporting malfunctions to Supervisor/Manager.
• Prints patient CDs when necessary.
• Manages routine office duties using EMR and PACS systems, including notifying front desk staff upon exam completion.
• May serve as an instructor or preceptor.
• Introduces and educates patients or family members about ordered examinations.
• Provides specialized care for various patient populations (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education& Experience Requirements:

• The IR/Special Procedure Technologist must be a graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital-based program.
• NY State DOH Licensure or Limited Permit required.
• ARRT registered (RT) and radiograph (R).
• ARRT Vascular Interventional certification within 1 year of hire is highly preferred.
• BLS certification through the (AHA) American Heart Association is required or must be completed with 90 days of hire.
• 2 years of neuro-interventional experience is required for newly hired Special Procedures Technologists working in Neuro Interventional Radiology (NIR).
• Existing employees must demonstrate competency to perform NIR procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Must be able to speak, write, understand and communicate the English language.
• Retain composure under stress
• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Assessment Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance