Special Procedures/Interventional Technologist-Full Time-Day

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

HSA

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and assist radiologists in interventional procedures. You will verify orders, enter patient data, and maintain strict radiation safety standards in a high-volume setting.

Required are HS Grad/EQUIVALENT, three years minimum experience, and ARRRT/RAD credentials. BLS/ACLS are preferred for this role and ongoing patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• HS Grad/EQUIVALENT required.
• Minimum experience: three years.
• ARRT and RAD credentials.
• BLS and ACLS desired.

Responsibilities

• Takes quality diagnostic images and verifies physicians orders.
• Assists radiologists with procedures and maintains universal precautions.
• Explains procedures to patients and answers questions.
• Administers and records isotope dosages per protocol.
• Observes patients during procedures and ensures radiation safety.
• Orders supplies and maintains daily inventory.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Education

HS Grad/EQUIVALENT

ARRT

RAD

BLS/ACLS

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

Assists physicians in interventional procedures and takes x-rays and angiographs as ordered by referring physicians under state and registry guidelines.

Responsibilities:

1. Takes quality diagnostic images. Verifies physicians orders, enters patient's demographics and evaluates film.
2. Assists/scrubs with radiologist utilizing universal precautions at all times.
3. Explains procedure to patient and answers any questions.
4. Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance with established departmental protocol.
5. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Ensures radiation protection for patient.
6. Orders supplies/inventory. Stocks all supplies on a daily basis.
7. Charts patients accounts accurately.
8. Accurately schedules Interventional Procedures.
9. Monitors radiographic quality for optimum diagnosis ensuring all films have the proper identification.
10. Performs all CME functions prior to submitting case for dictation.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required:
Minimum Experience: three years

Credentials:ARRT,RAD

Desired: BLS and ACLS.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:ARRT,RAD

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 192

Department: Interventional Radiology

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $48.67-$60.85 Hourly

Available benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO);
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage;
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Health Savings Account;
• 401(k) Retirement Plan;
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance;
• Wellness Programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• and Team Member Discounts.

Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.