Special Procedure Technician - $55 per hour

Montefiore Health System; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 151,536,000 - 165,312,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Englewood Cliffs, NJ seeks a Special Procedure Technician for evening shifts. Responsibilities include patient prep, imaging, assisting radiologist, maintaining records, and ensuring radiation safety.

The role requires ARRT certification, NY injection license, and knowledge of angiographic systems. Work is within the RAD department, with opportunities to train staff and perform 4T duties as needed. Shift: 3 PM-11:30 PM, staff position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of radiologic technology training with ARRT eligibility.
• ARRT certification required.
• NY injection license and radiology knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and rooms; enter data in Epic systems.
• Position patient and obtain scout films for procedures.
• Set up imaging equipment and exposures for high quality images.
• Assist interventional radiologist during procedures and monitor fluoro time.
• Photograph and label digital images for radiologist review.
• Maintain records of films, time, injections and radiation safety.
• Train associates and students in special procedures.

Skills

Radiographic equipment knowledge

Angiographic systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Formal radiologic technology training

ARRT certification

Tools

Epic tracking equipment

Film processor

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• 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.

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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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