Radiology Technologist - Cath Lab

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Syracuse is seeking an entry-level radiologic technologist for vascular angiography and interventions. The technologist will greet patients, manage radiology equipment, and collaborate with nursing staff. Candidates should have an AAS in Radiologic Technology and current CPR certification, with prior experience in radiologic technology preferred. The role involves flexible days and on-call requirements, ensuring quality imaging and patient care in the Heart and Vascular Institute.

Qualifications

• NYS license/registration and ARRT (must obtain within 1 year of appointment).
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in vascular angiography and interventions.
• Greet patients, explain procedures, and position them.
• Daily operation of radiology equipment and QA.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient care

Radiation safety

Education

AAS in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Summary

The radiologic technologist will participate primarily in vascular angiography and interventions under the direction of the Vascular Surgeons and Cardiologists following hospital policies and procedures. Procedures could also include, but are not limited to, cardiac interventions, biopsies, non vascular interventions, intraoperative procedures, and pain management procedures. The technologist will greet patients, explain procedures, position patients and set proper exposure factors in order to obtain the required quality radiograph maintaining radiation safety. The technologist will be responsible for daily operation of radiology equipment and QA in the Heart and Vascular Institute. They will possess the knowledge base to operate imaging equipment efficiently and effectively in order to obtain quality studies and report any malfunctions of equipment to their supervisor, as well as having a working knowledge of procedure inventory and supplies. They will be responsible for processing images and inputting information into required information systems for documentation and billing purposes. The preferred candidate will work in collaboration with nursing staff to care for patients in the Heart and Vascular Institute.

Minimum Qualifications

• AAS in Radiologic Technology or equivalent, NYS license/registration and ARRT (must obtain within 1 year of appointment), plus current CPR certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as a radiologic technologist.
• Cath lab/Interventional radiology experience.

Work Days

Flexible days with on call requirements.

Message To Applicants

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

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Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care