Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures Technologist

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY seeks a Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures Technologist to join the Cardiac/Cath Lab team. The role involves performing radiography and complex special procedures within Interventional & Imaging Services.

The candidate must hold or obtain NYS Radiologic Technology licensure within six months, with ARRT certification within one year if licensed after 2007; BLS is preferred. Call is required and on-site duties are in a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• 2 years college certificate or equivalent.
• NYS license in Radiologic Technology required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• If licensed after 2007, must obtain the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT) within 1 year of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist experience (preferred).
• BLS Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs as a radiologic technologist; prioritizes tasks and exams, confirms patient identification and examination, provides radiologist with pertinent information for interpretation, positions patients for standard views, and adjusts for difficult movements.
• Performs as a Special Procedures Technologist: angiography, cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, stents, and related procedures.
• Maintains ALARA radiation safety standards.
• Assists physicians in sterile procedures and post-operative care as needed.

Education

2 years college certificate or equivalent

NYS license in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification within 1 year of hire

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Title

Radiology Technologist - Special Procedures Technologist

Department

Cardiac/Cath Lab

Location

Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week

40hrs

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:30 pm; 4 shifts per week

On-call

Call is required - no more than 12 call shifts per month

Summary

Performs as a Radiologic Technologist and a Special Procedures Technologist in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team within Interventional & Imaging Services.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a radiologic technologist; prioritizes tasks and exams, confirms patient identification and examination, provides radiologist with pertinent information for interpretation, individualizes and provides effective explanations of exams to patients, correctly positions patients for standard examination views, performs special or additional views if required by adjusting routine for difficult or limited movement patients. Assesses film quality and determines the need for repeat. Discusses the exam with the radiologist. Works with all assigned X-ray equipment and accessories.
• Performs as a Special Procedures Technologist. Procedures include, but are not limited to: all angiography and digital acquisitions, cardiac catherizations, pacemaker insertions, IVC filters, stents, peripheral angioplasty, coronary angioplasty, insertion of dialysis catheters, PICCs, vertebroplasty, and uterine artery embolizations.
• Utilizes the ALARA principle to maintain safe radiation standards.
• Assists physicians in procedures requiring sterile technique.
• Assists the physician/RN in immediate post-operative care of the patient. Holds pressure to the groin after removal of the sheath.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years college certificate or equivalent.
• NYS license in Radiologic Technology required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.
• If licensed after 2007, must obtain the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT) within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Radiologic Technologist experience.
• BLS Certification.

Licenses / Certifications

RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - NYS Office of Professions

Physical Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

Pay Range

$33.25 - $45.50

City

Rochester

Postal Code

14626

Pay Note

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.