Special Procedures Technologist

musc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Interventional Radiology Technician to perform invasive procedures in collaboration with the interventional radiology team. Responsibilities include patient assessment, pre/post procedure education, and monitoring during procedures with safe radiation and contrast administration.

Minimum graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program and ARRT registration are required; SCRQSA licensure is also needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT registration and SCRQSA licensure required.
• BLS certification required (AHA or ARC).
• Two years or more modality-specific experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform invasive radiology procedures with the interventional radiologist.
• Assess patients and educate pre/post procedure.
• Monitor patient during procedure and ensure safe radiation/contrast administration.
• Produce high-quality imaging with minimal supervision and rotate between modalities.

Skills

Patient care

Radiologic imaging

Teamwork

Age-specific criteria

Education

ARRT registration

School of radiologic technology

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs invasive procedures partnered with the interventional radiologist. Responsible for patient assessment, education pre and post procedure, safe care and monitoring of patient during the procedure. Responsible for safe administration of radiation, contrast dosing and image processing

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000861 COL - Interventional Radiology - Specials (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Job Description

Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology and minimum 1 year of experience in interventional radiology preferred and /or graduate of an advanced IR program.

Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA). Must be able to produce very high quality special imaging with little supervision. Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment. Must be familiar with age specific criteria.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. Experience: At least two years of modality specific work experience required. Registration/Certification: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Skill Set: Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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