Radiology - Special Procedures Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Radiology - Special Procedures Tech for a 13-week assignment in Washington, DC. The role supports neuro and vascular interventional imaging and general diagnostic radiology, with a day shift and 10-hour days.

The technologist must have ARRT registration or RCIS, BLS and ACLS current certificates, and a completion of an AMA-sponsored School of Radiologic Technology. Responsibilities include patient communication, procedure guidance, and image management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a radiology technologist.
• Must be proficient in general diagnostic radiology and interventional imaging procedures.
• Maintain compliance with ARRT Rules, Regulations and Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients, explain procedures and answer questions.
• Monitor and assist patients before, during, and after examinations.
• Provide first aid and CPR as needed and transport patients as required.
• Perform as scrub technologist in special procedures and image reconstruction.
• Operate imaging equipment per manufacturer specifications and document appropriately.

Skills

General radiology proficiency

Neuro interventional imaging

Vascular interventional imaging

Education

AMA-sponsored School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT Registration and/or RCIS

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Radiology - Special Procedures Tech

Profession: Technician

Specialty: Special Procedures Tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Minimum 3 years as a radiology technologist

License: ARRT Registration and/or RCIS required

Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS certifications

Must-Have:

• Completion of an AMA-sponsored School of Radiologic Technology
• Proficient in general diagnostic radiology, neuro and vascular interventional examinations
• Compliance with the ARRT Rules and Regulation and the ARRT Standards of Ethics

Description:The technologist must be proficient in all areas of general diagnostic radiology.They will perform neuro and vascular interventional examinations in accordance with established protocols.These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.They must apply knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan.They should apply the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.Assessment of data reflective of each patient's status is required.Interpreting information needed to identify each patient’s age requirements relative to their specific healthcare needs is essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Receiving patients, explaining procedures, and answering all patient questions and concerns.
• Monitoring and assisting patients before, during, and after the examinations.
• Providing first aid and CPR to patients when necessary.
• Transporting patients as needed.
• Performing as a scrub technician in special procedures.
• Performing a variety of special imaging examinations using established or dictated protocols.
• Reconstructing images, archiving, and transferring information to the system.
• Operating imaging and related equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Assisting radiologists in performing various imaging examinations using sterile techniques.
• If certified, placing PICC lines in the Interventional lab under the direction of a physician.
• Completing appropriate orders in a timely manner.
• Ensuring proper order entry, including correcting orders.
• Performing quality control and maintaining pertinent local, state, and federal records as applicable.