Special Procedure Technician - $55 per hour

Montefiore Health System; Edgewater (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Edgewater, New Jersey, is seeking a Special Procedure Technician to join the RAD - Technical Moses team. The role involves performing specialized imaging procedures under radiologist supervision and ensuring patient safety during interventional work.

The ideal candidate will hold ARRT certification, a valid radiologic technologist license with injection capabilities, and formal radiologic technology training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Formal radiologic technology training and ARRT certification.
• Valid Radiologic Technologist license with Injection in New York.
• Knowledge of Special Procedure/Angiographic Systems and radiographic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and room, position for procedures, and obtain scout films.
• Set imaging parameters to acquire high-quality diagnostic images.
• Assist interventional radiologist during procedures with sterile equipment.
• Operate imaging equipment, monitor fluoro time, and document procedures.
• Label, store, and process images; maintain records and safety standards.
• Train staff and students in special procedures as needed.

Skills

ARRT certification

Licensed Radiologic Technologist

Special Procedure knowledge

Radiographic exposure knowledge

Epic systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic tracking systems

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Special Procedure Technician for a job in Edgewater, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Special Procedure Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff
• City/State: Bronx, New York
• Grant Funded: No
• Department: RAD - Technical Moses
• Bargaining Unit: 1199
• Work Shift: Evening
• Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS
• Scheduled Hours: 3 PM-11:30 PM
• Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS
• Hourly Rate: $55.14

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Under the direction of radiologist, performs Special Procedure examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, 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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient and Room Preparation: This task includes a) entering patient data into Epic and other appropriate computer systems as necessary. b) Placing 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.
• Obtain cut film and digital images: This task includes the proper setting of exposures factors and imaging equipment to obtain high quality images for diagnosis by the radiologist.
• Direct involvement during procedure: This task involves a) the assistance at the side of the interventional radiologist handling sterile equipment as needed. b) Constant attention to the progression of the procedure while in the control room, monitoring exposure factors, fluoro time, etc. c) Involved with operating injector when necessary.
• Photographing and processing of images: This task includes photographing and labeling digital images, processing and displaying final images on viewing machines for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintain all necessary records of films, fluoro time, injections, etc.
• Observe all rules and regulations regarding radiation safety for patients and staff.
• Train other associates and students in special procedures.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.
• Perform duties of a 4T technologist and other related tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Satisfactory completion of a formal radiologic technology training in and meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT

• ARRT certification
• Valid Radiologic Technologist license with Injection in the State of New York

• Knowledge of Special Procedure/Angiographic Systems
• Knowledge of Radiographic exposure equipment and film processor
• Knowledge of Epic tracking equipment and other computer data base managers

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center 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.

Montefiore Medical Center Job ID #JR230291. Posted job title: Technician Special Procedures

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