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

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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