Special Procedure Technician - $55 per hour

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a Special Procedure Technician for an ongoing staff position. The role involves performing specialized radiologic procedures under radiologist supervision, with independence in judgement and image-guided treatment.

You will work evenings 3 PM–11:30 PM, 7.5-hour shifts, with an hourly rate of $55.14 and responsibilities including data entry in Epic, image capture, and equipment handling. ARRT certification and NY license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Formal radiologic technology training meeting ARRT certification.
• ARRT certification.
• Valid Radiologic Technologist license with Injection in NY.
• Knowledge of Special Procedure/Angiographic Systems.
• Knowledge of Radiographic exposure equipment and film processor.
• Knowledge of Epic tracking equipment and other database managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and rooms, enter data into Epic and set up for procedures.
• Acquire cut films and digital images with proper exposure factors.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and monitor fluoro time.
• Photograph and label digital images for radiologist review.
• Maintain records of films, fluoro time and injections.
• Adhere to radiation safety regulations for patients and staff.
• Train others in special procedures and maintain area cleanliness.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ARRT certification

Valid NY Radiologic Technologist license with Injection

Tools

Epic tracking system

Radiology equipment

Film processor

Database management

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Special Procedure Technician for a job in Bronx, New York.

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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