Special Procedures Tech (Bellevue Hospital) Radiologic Technologist

NYU Langone Hospitals; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Special Procedures Tech to join their Bellevue team. This role involves performing essential radiographic and interventional procedures while ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in radiologic technology, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality patient care. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall healthcare experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a radiology technician in a medical facility.
• Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Responsibilities

• Perform medically prescribed radiographs and interventional procedures.
• Maintain radiology inventory and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient Assessment

Radiation Safety Protocols

Equipment Setup and Care

Communication Skills

Education

Certificate from accredited School of Radiologic Technology

New York State license

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PACS System

Contrast Injector

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Special Procedures Tech - Bellevue. In this role, the successful candidate performs medically prescribed radiographs and interventional procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Has a clear understanding of the mission of the hospital and the Cardiac Cath / EP / Radiology Department.
2. Report malfunctioning, damaged or missing equipment parts to MDs, nursing and contracted vendor (Crothall). Prepare, prime and set ready for use, the contrast injector.
3. Send, retrieve from archive, move, split, copy, delete, import and request assistance for problems with images in the PACS system. Assist in the back loading of data into the PACS system after a downtime.
4. Maintain radiology inventory supplies by anticipating needed items, regularly checking inventory level, and placing order for new supplies.
5. Maintains a clean and safe environment by complying with processes and regulations.
6. Is aware of the policies and procedure for reporting and contacting radiation safety issues to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
7. Ensures the use of gonad shielding on all patients whenever possible. Use lead markers indicating laterality and Tech ID on all images.
8. Use the patient positioning, the immobilizing devices, equipment adjustment and technique factors appropriate to the body part being studied to obtain optimal image quality.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of the radiation safety protocols and the ALARA principle and incorporates them into the performance of all general diagnostic exams.
10. Maintain daily QA, QC phantom calibrations log book for compliance issues.
11. Has knowledge of how to perform daily QA, QC phantom calibrations on all general diagnostic units and equipment.
12. Maintain active certification and or licensing by all city, state and or federal regulatory agencies as required by law and provide proof of all required continuing education programs mandated by law.
13. Demonstrate knowledge and dominance on equipment set-up, utilization and care of the equipment.
14. Prepare and clean the exam area before and after each patient.
15. Demonstrates proper scrub technique.
16. Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with department protocols and standards.
17. Effectively assess patients' information and status, and follows appropriate procedure(s) accordingly.
18. Capable of recognizing and reporting the first sign of medical emergencies to the MDs and nursing staff.
19. Understand and demonstrate skills applying established procedures for patient identification.
20. Understand and apply the organization's service standards and incorporates them into the daily workflow of the Cardiac Cath / EP / Radiology area.
21. Other duties as assigned by the DON, Head Nurse, Nursing Lead and MDs accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Certificate from accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
2. New York State license.
3. 1-2 years work experience as a radiology technician in any medical facility.
4. Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Preferred Qualifications:
BLS certification
Bachelor's Degree
Contrast Injection Certification
Cardiac Cath Lab Experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $100,280 - $112,660 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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