Certified Interventional Radiology Techn

2010 Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Life insurance

EAP

Disability benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital in New Rochelle, NY is seeking a Radiology Technologist for interventional radiology procedures. Under direction of interventional physicians, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging with ionizing radiation and assist in complex IR cases, ensuring patient safety and quality imaging.

Responsibilities include EPIC data entry, patient positioning, assisting radiologists, and maintaining sterile technique.

Qualifications

• GED required.
• AS degree preferred.
• ARRT certification required or preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• New York RT license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and room for procedures.
• Assist radiologists during interventional procedures.
• Enter data into Epic and maintain records.
• Ensure sterile technique and radiation safety.
• Operate imaging systems and prepare contrast agents.

Skills

Interventional radiology

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

GED

AS Preferred

ARRT Certification

Tools

EPIC

RIS/PACS

Job description

City/State: New Rochelle, New York

Grant Funded: No

Department: MNR Interventional Radiology

Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI, ON CALL

Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate: $45.24

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Job Summary

Under the direction and indirect supervision of interventional physicians, performs and assists with a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the interventional radiology area. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis and image guided treatment. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Essential Functions

Patient and Room Preparation: This task includes

• a) entering patient data into Epic and other appropriate computer systems as necessary.


• b) Placing and securing the patient on the procedure table in the correct position for the procedure to be performed.


• c) Obtain appropriate scout film for procedure.


• d) Appropriate positioning of monitors, foot switches, table controls and lighting for procedure to be performed.


• Error free data entry in computer systems.


• Room turnaround time of 15 minutes after completion of previous case (this also depends on other support services i.e. housekeeping).


• Ability to work in parallel so that nursing, medical, and technological staff are efficient.


• Error free positioning of monitors, foot switches, table controls and lighting.

Photographing and processing of images: This task includes photographing and labeling digital images, processing and displaying final images on viewing machines for radiologist interpretation.

• High quality, error free labeling of photographic images and displaying those images in proper order.


• Maintain all necessary records of films, fluoro time, injections, etc.


• Error free documentation of necessary records.


• Observe all rules and regulations regarding radiation safety for patients and staff.


• Error free observance of radiation safety procedures.


• Train other associates and students: Knowledgeable information while training other associates and students.


• Performs digital angiographic imaging and other exams of select nature in interventional room; positions patients and provides immobilization preparation and patient counseling as required.


• Scrubs or circulates during procedures as required and assists physicians with catheter placement, instrument passage, instrument use and imaging agent administration.


• Reviews orders, prepares schedules and consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses.


• Scrub Techs can perform groin compression for hemostasis with proper training.


• Prepares floor stock medications.


• Maintains daily records of exams performed.


• Error free documentation of necessary records.


• Prepares sterile fields, imaging agents, trays and instruments; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area.


• Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.


• Follows sterile techniques.


• Selects technical factors appropriate to particular procedure being performed; ensures accuracy of patient identification information on all recorded images.


• Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (EPIC).


• Prepares, loads, programs and operates the contrast injector.


• Assists with screening patients for contraindications.


• Assists radiologist during procedures; maneuvering mechanical equipment around the patient.


• Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the digital imaging system.


• Sets up and manages drips and lines; monitoring throughout the case.


• Post processes digital images as required (3D, subtraction, unsubtracted, etc.).


• Prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.


• Can perform cone beam CT and spiral angiography, and additionally be able to manipulate images, process, and send to PACS.


• Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices.


• Reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.


• Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.


• Provides service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions.


• Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.


• Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.


• Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed.


• Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure.


• Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure.


• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; Runs schedule of the INR rooms.


• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.


• Clean and orderly work area.


• Perform duties of a 4T technologist as needed.


• High quality cooperative performance.


• Perform other related assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• GED Required


• AS Preferred


• CT Certification preferred


• IR Certification preferred


• 1-3 years Required


• Interventional radiology/Angiographic Systems Radiographic exposure equipment.


• OHS Fit Test Required


• OHS Annual Assessment Required


• ARRT Required


• Satisfactory completion of a formal radiologic technology training and meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT.


• Certification in interventional radiology by the ARRT


• BLS certification


• Valid RT licensed by the State of New York.

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision


• Flexible spending accounts


• Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays


• Life, accident and business travel insurance


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Disability benefits to protect your income


• Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b)


• Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.

Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.)

Company Culture and Career Growth

Our aim is to develop and retain talent so that every associate can thrive and contribute authentically with opportunities for career growth throughout their career journey. When you join us, your journey will begin with a formal orientation, including specialized clinical orientations and in-house training. The Montefiore Learning Network provides programs and resources to support staff in their work and career. Associates benefit from formal classes, new associate and leader orientations, new equipment orientations, management development programs, e-learning opportunities and many more career development initiatives.

Montefiore New Rochelle is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our mission is to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits.